KAUST Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP)
No fixed deadline. Applications are reviewed as they come in, so earlier is better.
For3rd year · Final year · Master's / PhD
What KAUST Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) is
2–6 month funded research internship on one of 100+ faculty-listed STEM projects at KAUST, start dates year-round
Who can apply
third-year-and-up BTech/BS students and master's students in STEM with a 3.5/4 GPA or equivalent; first and second years and PhD students cannot apply
The organiser's rules Undergraduate students in 3rd year or above and master's students; minimum GPA 3.5/4 (or equivalent); English proficiency; current PhD candidates not eligible
What it pays
“KAUST covers tuition fees, housing, return flights, and provides a monthly stipend for living expenses.”
Important dates
- Dates
- Year-round
- Checked
- 31 October 2026, on King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Saudi Arabia)'s own page
The receipt
Copied word for word from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Saudi Arabia)'s own page, so you can check it yourself:
“Application deadlines: All year round”
Desk notes
You apply to a specific project from the project list (Apply button on each project page). vsrp.kaust.edu.sa redirects to admissions.kaust.edu.sa/study/internships. Stipend amount not printed on the page. Works for a summer 2027 slot or a free semester.
FAQ
Is there a deadline for KAUST Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP)?
No fixed deadline is posted; applications are reviewed as they come in. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Saudi Arabia)'s own page says: "Application deadlines: All year round."
Who can apply for KAUST Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP)?
third-year-and-up BTech/BS students and master's students in STEM with a 3.5/4 GPA or equivalent; first and second years and PhD students cannot apply. In the organiser's words: Undergraduate students in 3rd year or above and master's students; minimum GPA 3.5/4 (or equivalent); English proficiency; current PhD candidates not eligible.
How much does KAUST Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) pay?
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Saudi Arabia)'s page says: "KAUST covers tuition fees, housing, return flights, and provides a monthly stipend for living expenses."
Where do I apply for KAUST Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP)?
On King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Saudi Arabia)'s own site: https://admissions.kaust.edu.sa/internship/search. The Deadline Desk links only to the organiser's page, never an aggregator.