KAUST International Paid Fellowship Program – Saudi Arabia

Fellowship in Saudi Arabia for STEM research & graduate studies

Who: All nationalities, Must be Fluent in English and able to prove it (TOEFL or IELTS), A high quantitative score on the GRE will enhance a student’s application, Meet the individual graduate program requirements

Deadline: Applications accepted year-round

The Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) is a unique program that offers students the chance to conduct innovative research at KAUST.

With research opportunities that span the breadth of the scientific and engineering fields, driven students with an insatiable curiosity and strong academic performance can gain unparalleled opportunities to pursue their research questions under the guidance and support of KAUST faculty mentors.

In this fellowship in Saudi Arabia for foreigners, you should be ready to contribute your ideas to an international research community.

Benefits of the KAUST STEM fellowship:

All admitted students receive the benefits of the KAUST Fellowship which supports students for the duration of their graduate studies. The benefits of the KAUST Fellowship include:

• Full tuition support
• Monthly living allowance (ranging between $20,000-30,000 annually, depending on qualifications and progression through degree programs)
• Visa and airfare fees
• Housing*
• Medical and dental coverage*
• Access to core laboratories and major research and community facilities

*Charges may apply to dependent housing and medical and dental coverage.

Application Requirements

• Statement of purpose
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Official copy of Transcripts from every institution previously attended.
• Official TOEFL or IELTS English language proficiency score (A TOEFL or IELTS score is not required if the applicant received a degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.)
• Valid passport (within 6 months validity)
• Letter of recommendation from a faculty member in the field of the student

Applicants should receive a notice of their acceptance status after six weeks.