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The Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) is a unique internship opportunity that offers STEM students the chance to conduct innovative research at KAUST. Through this landmark program, talented young people can undertake research ranging across diverse disciplines and programs. With 130 VSRP research projects that span the breadth of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, we invi...

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Program Highlights

Conduct research with a KAUST faculty mentor.

Have access to world-class labs.

Benefit from a fully funded opportunity – with housing, medical insurance, round-trip flights, visa cost, and a monthly stipend.

Experience a diverse community of more than 120 nationalities.

Build your professional network.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundIntern Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
Cost Per WeekNo Costs
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

9.34

Total Reviews

32

The best experience so far in my life!

by: Giovanni Testa - ItalyProgram: STEM Research Internship Program (VSRP)
10

I have spent 3 months in KAUST as part of the Visiting Student Research Program. I have had the opportunity to meet and get to know a lot of really interesting people from all over the world, many of them have became good friends of mine and I am still in touch with them. The campus community organizes several different activities, both indoor and outdoor, so that everyone can feel welcome and enjoy his stay at KAUST. The facilities are of the highest level and you will always work with extremel...

Best place for practicing your skills!

by: Maria Vasileva - BulgariaProgram: STEM Research Internship Program (VSRP)
10

KAUST definitely surpassed my expectations! This is the best place if you are a STEM student as the labs at KAUST are some of the best I’ve ever seen, equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by highly knowledgeable professionals. Especially the Nanofabrication Cleanroom is an engineer’s dream—state-of-the-art, filled with the most advanced equipment available. The best thing is that as a student you are allowed to work and operate with the machines, after passing well needed trainings....

Open my eyes to a new world

by: Felice Vetrano - ItalyProgram: STEM Research Internship Program (VSRP)
10

The Transformative Experience of My Internship at KAUSTComing to KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) was an amazing opportunity for my career and my life. However, I could never have anticipated just how profound the impact of this experience would be. When I first received the offer to join KAUST for a three-month internship, I was thrilled but also a little apprehensive. It was a chance to work with some of the brightest minds in the world, in a state-of-the-art facility...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Sciences

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Cost per week

No Costs

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Medical / Accident Insurance
  • Visa Fees
  • International Airfare

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory

Salary & Compensation

Monthly Stipend of USD 1000

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application