Are you ready to apply this golden chance. So the applications are now open for the KAUST Student Research Internship 2025! This fully funded internship at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is open to both Bachelor’s and Master’s learners from all around the world.
It’s one of the best-paid internship programs out there—and there’s no application fee. The internship lasts 3 to 6 months, and you’ll get to work on a research project that matches your interests, guided by expert KAUST faculty.
One of the best parts? You can start and finish the internship at any time during the year—it’s flexible. All expenses are covered, including access to high-tech labs and fun social events.
Details about the available research areas, benefits, requirements, and how to apply are listed below.
More Info About KAUST Student Research Internship
- Host Country: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- University: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
- Program Name: Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP)
- Duration: 3 to 6 Months
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: Open All Year
KAUST offers Internships in the Following Fields. All projects are related to our 17 STEM degree programs
- Mechanical Engineering
- Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
- BioScience
- Marine Science
- Chemistry
- Electrical Engineering
- BioEngineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Statistics
- Environmental Science and Engineering
- Earth Science and Engineering
- Plant Science
- You can find all internship projects here
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Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- Lab & Facility Access
- Private Room & Bath
- $1,000 Monthly Stipend
- Return Airfare Covered
- Social & Cultural Activities
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Eligibility Criteria
- The internship is open to candidates from all over the world.
- Undergraduate candidates must be in their third year of a bachelor’s degree program.
- Graduate students must be enrolled in a master’s degree program. Minimum GPA 3.5/4.0 or 14/20 (ECTS B).
- English Proficiency may be required upon application evaluation.
- TOEFL IBT score of 79 or higher.
- IELTS score of 6.5 or higher.
- Current PhD candidates, KAUST students, or KAUST alumni are ineligible to apply.
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Required Documents
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Statement of purpose
- Letter of Recommendation
- Official Transcript(s)
- Valid Passport
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CV
How to Apply?
Choose your internship Project from here. First, you need to create an account to start the online application. If your application is accepted, a professor from KAUST will get in touch with you to go over the next steps. You can click the official website link below.
