STEM Research Internships (Visiting Student Research Program)

STEM Research Internships (Visiting Student Research Program)

Location
  • Saudi Arabia

Program Details

Compensation
Paid
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Apartment Hotel
Language
English
Weekly Hours
40
Qualifications
  • In penultimate or last year of Bachelors degree
  • Pursuing or completed Masters degree

Pricing

Price Details
This is a fully-funded program. Students admitted into the program receive:
· 1,000 USD monthly stipend
· Free health insurance
· Travel costs (including return flights)
· Private bedroom & bathroom
· Access to KAUST’s Core Laboratories and major research facilities
What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Airfare Airport Transfers Transportation Visa Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

USD 1000/month is given to all accepted students for the duration of the internship

What's Not Included
Travel Insurance
Jul 30, 2025
Apr 05, 2026
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About Program

Are you looking to add research skills to your educational experience? It is increasingly becoming apparent that practical research experience is invaluable in both academics and industry, adds value to your resume and lead to better and higher-paying opportunities in the next step of your career.

The KAUST Visiting Students Research Program (VSRP) is a unique, fully-funded internship program that offers students the opportunity to conduct innovative research in STEM disciplines. We have over 100 other projects in STEM fields - find the one which aligns with your program and apply.

Through the program you will be immersed in the day-to-day working of a real-world project within the research lab/group under the guidance of KAUST faculty mentors and their staff for the duration of their internship.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This program offers access to world-class research facilities, expert mentorship, and a diverse international community.

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Program Highlights

  • Get research experience under mentorship of KAUST faculty
  • Access to all lab and training facilities
  • Opportunity to join free social and cultural events
  • Free tuition, housing, travel and routine medical insurance and monthly stipend USD 1000
  • Start dates through the year

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  • Growth 4.9
  • Support 4.8
  • Fun 4.5
  • Housing 4.8
  • Safety 5
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Aleksandar
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Gained insights how research is conducted

Students experience what it is like to research at a top-tier institute. Socialize with people around the world and learn new things about other cultures. Projects done in internships are indicative of everyday Ph.D. research, with the guidance of experienced professors. The campus is on the coastline, so many water-related activities exist. Buildings and facilities are all state-of-the-art for the field. The university is for graduate students and up, making the student population relatively smaller than other universities, even though the campus area is large. It mainly focuses on STEM-related fields, so check each professor's research area for a suitable match before applying. Consider the period you are coming to properly prepare for the weather (i.e., hotness).

Pros
  • Career growth
  • Networking
  • Learn about different culture
Cons
  • Climate / Temperature (as most students come for summer)
  • Smaller community (personally not a con, but know some people do consider it)
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