2026 Visiting Student Research Program at KAUST (VSRP) in Saudi Arabia
Job Description
2026 Visiting Student Research Program at KAUST (VSRP) in Saudi Arabia
The Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) at KAUST offers internships for 3rd and 4th-year bachelor’s and master’s students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
With over 100 faculty-led projects, students can choose research topics that align with their interests for internships lasting 2 to 6 months.
The program is perfect for those seeking hands-on exposure to research or co-op experience, and many interns find it excellent preparation for future graduate studies.
Internships are flexible, allowing you to choose your start and end dates at any point throughout the year.
This year-round flexibility helps create an international community of interns from top universities. KAUST covers tuition fees, housing, return flights, and provides a monthly stipend for living expenses.
While here, you’ll collaborate with renowned faculty in state-of-the-art facilities and contribute to real-world research.
KAUST’s vibrant and diverse community includes more than 100 nationalities, offering interns a unique opportunity to work in a globally diverse environment.
Summary of the 2026 Visiting Student Research Program at KAUST
- Type: Internship
- Country to study: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Location: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
- Duration: 3 to 6 Months
- Eligible Countries: All
- Benefits: $1,000 Monthly Stipend, Private Room & Bath, Return Airfare and lots more
- Deadline: Open All Year
Internship Areas
KAUST offers Internships in the Following Fields. All projects are related to our 17 STEM degree programs
- Mechanical Engineering
- BioScience
- Marine Science
- Electrical Engineering
- BioEngineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Applied Mathematics and 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
Eligibility Criteria for the 2026 Visiting Student Research Program at KAUST
- The Internship is open to applicants from all around the world.
- Undergraduate Students 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 of 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.
The Program Covers:
- $1,000 Monthly Stipend
- Private Room & Bath
- Return Airfare
- Social & Cultural Activities
- Lab & Facility Access
Required Documents
- Official Transcript(s)
- Letter of Recommendation
- Valid Passport
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CV
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Statement of purpose
- A statement of purpose is required to see your motivation to become a VSRP intern.
Note
Choose your internship Project from here. Create an account to fill out the online application. If your application succeeds, the faculty member will contact you to discuss all other details regarding the program.