Applications are now open for the 2026 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) VSRP , a fully funded internship program for undergraduate and graduate students . This is one of the highest-paying internship programs available to applicants from around the world . There is no application fee. The program lasts from three to six months. Participants will work on a research project aligned with their interests under the supervision and guidance of KAUST faculty. A key advantage of this program is the flexibility to choose your start and end dates at any time of the year. This fully funded internship covers all costs, including airfare, accommodation, meals, tuition, access to KAUST laboratories, and other social activities. For more details, please see below.
Details about the Visiting Student Research Program at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (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 round
Financial advantages
The program covers:
- A monthly salary of $1000
- Private room and bathroom
- A round-trip ticket
- Social and cultural activities
- Access to the laboratory and facilities
Training fields
KAUST offers Internships in the Following Fields. All projects are related to our 17 STEM degree programs
- 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 internship 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).
- Proficiency in English may be required when evaluating the application.
- A score of 79 or higher on the TOEFL IBT test.
- A score of 6.5 or higher in the IELTS test.
- Current PhD candidates, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology students, or King Abdullah University of Science and Technology graduates 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 understand your motivations for becoming a trainee in the VSRP program.
How to apply for the Visiting Student Research Training Program at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
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. The Link to the official website is given below.