Overview
KAUST's Visiting Student Research Program accepts applications year-round for 2–6 month research internships across more than 100 active faculty-led STEM projects.
Complete internship details
VSRP interns join a KAUST faculty-led research project for two to six months and may choose flexible start and end dates throughout the year. The current project portal lists more than 100 active projects spanning KAUST's STEM disciplines. Applications are made to a specific project through its Apply button.
Eligibility requirements
Eligible applicants include undergraduate students in their third year or above and master's students, generally with a minimum GPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent and evidence of English proficiency. Applicants who completed their degree within one year of the internship start may also be eligible. Current PhD candidates, KAUST students and KAUST alumni are not eligible.
Tips for this internship
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Tailor the CV and application to the responsibilities and required skills stated on the official employer page.
- Use concrete evidence of relevant work, projects and measurable results rather than generic claims.
- Confirm location, work authorization, remote restrictions and sponsorship terms before applying.
- Apply through the original employer or official recruitment destination shown on this page.
Verification notes
Verified on KAUST's current VSRP page and active internship project directory on 6 September 2026. The page states applications are all year round, internships last 2-6 months, and more than 100 faculty-led projects are available. It lists a USD 1,000 monthly stipend, private bedroom/bathroom, return airfare, social/cultural activities and access to research facilities. No application fee is charged.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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