Make an application for the KAUST Visiting Student Research Internship Program. The Visiting Student Research Internship Program at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a prospect for outstanding eligible foreign baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate students to perform study with faculty lecturers in assigned fields of basic and applied research projects.
The course period varies from three to six months, depending on the research task. The landing date must be at least six weeks after the submission date. KAUST engages in curiosity-driven and objective-oriented study to attain this vision via its Academic Divisions and Research Centers. The Academic Divisions invest in individuals and grow depth and breadth in multiple fields of study.
They concentrate on a basic understanding of science and engineering while developing prospects for notions and inventions to prosper. Their people and the notions they develop are nurtured via a financing structure for long-term research, reflecting our opinions in the intellectual prospect of curiosity and investigation.
KAUST desires to be a destination for scientific and technological studies and research. By motivating findings to address worldwide difficulties, it aims to serve as a beacon of understanding that bridges individuals and cultures for the betterment of humanity.
Advantages
You are qualified for the advantages below if you have been successfully chosen for the course.
- Living stipend of $1000 every month
- Round-trip flight fare to and from the city of departure-jeddah (KAUST)
- Health insurance
- Private bedroom and bath in a shared residential suite
- Visa payments and students are required to have a valid passport
- Access to community recreational resources
- Social and cultural exercises
Qualification
Interested candidates must satisfy the following qualifications to be considered for the course.
- They have completed at least their third year of a baccalaureate program OR concluded their baccalaureate (Bachelor’s program) or are seeking a post-baccalaureate (Master’s program). Presently registered KAUST researchers, KAUST Alumni, students in a Ph.D. course, or those who have achieved a Ph.D. are not qualified to partake.
- A cumulative grade point average (GPA) that surpasses 3.50/4.00 (14/20: equivalent to ECTS B), with some study projects demanding a 3.60 or more.
- Indicated English reading comprehension, listening, writing, and speaking capacities.
- Official educational transcripts or a verified translation if the original transcripts are not in English from present and past schools.
- Personal declaration and curriculum vitae
- The suggestion of a faculty member in the area of study from present and past institutions of registration
- Authentic passport
Application
Candidates must present their expressions of interest (EOI) for the obtainable study subjects at the various departments and conclude the applications. The selection procedure often involves the following steps:
Step One: When all conditions have been presented, your complete request will be checked, and the faculty member may contact you for a Skype interview to discuss your education and study setting and to learn more about your appeal in the training.
Step Two: If you are assigned to proceed, you will receive an invitation to book a Skype interview with the Office of Admissions. During this interview, they will discuss your questions about life at KAUST and get to know you better.
Step Three: if you are accepted, you will get an email approval letter following the interview
Step Four: Lastly, a travel counselor will contact you to help you continue a smooth immigration process to the KAUST campus.
Needed Documents
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Official Transcripts in English from present and past universities
- Recommendation letter
- Statement of Purpose
- Valid passport