Applications are now open for the KAUST VSRP 2025 program. This is a fully-funded internship program at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) for undergraduate and graduate students. It is one of the highest-paying internships for applicants from all over the world . There is no application fee. The KAUST VSRP internship lasts from 3 to 6 months. Participants will work on a research project aligned with their interests under the supervision and guidance of KAUST faculty members. The great thing about this program is that you can choose your start and end dates at any time throughout the year. This is a fully-funded internship program , and all expenses are covered, including access to KAUST labs and other social activities. The list of internship areas, financial benefits, requirements, and application details are below.
Details about the KAUST Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP)
- Host country : Saudi Arabia
- University : King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
- Program Name : Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP)
- Duration : 3 to 6 months
- Financial coverage : Fully funded
- Deadline: Open all year
Financial benefits
The program covers:
- monthly salary of $1,000
- Private room and bathroom
- Round trip fare covered
- Social and cultural activities
- Access to the laboratory and facilities
Training areas
- mechanical engineering
- Biological Sciences
- Marine Sciences
- Electrical Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering
- chemistry
- Computer Science
- Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
- Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- statistics
- Environmental Science and Engineering
- Earth Sciences and Engineering
- botany
- You can find all training projects here.
Eligibility criteria
- The training is open to applicants from all over the world.
- Undergraduate students must be in their third year of a bachelor's degree program.
- Graduate students must enroll in a master's program.
- Minimum GPA 3.5/4.0 or 14/20 (ECTS B).
- English language proficiency may be required when evaluating the application.
- TOEFL iBT score of 79 or higher.
- IELTS score of 6.5 or above.
- Current PhD candidates, KAUST students, or KAUST alumni are not eligible to apply.
Required documents
- Official version
- Letter of recommendation
- Valid passport
- the biography
- Statement of purpose
- A statement of purpose is required to outline your motivation for becoming a VSRP trainee.
How to apply for the Visiting Student Research Training Program at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
Choose your training project here . Create an account to fill out the online application. If your application is accepted, a faculty member will contact you to discuss all further details related to the program. The official website link is below.