Applications are now open for the KAUST Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) 2026 at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia.
This is one of the highest-paid and most prestigious research internships in the world for Bachelor’s and Master’s students. The internship is fully funded and open to students from all countries.
✔ No application fee
✔ Monthly stipend
✔ Free accommodation
✔ Airfare covered
✔ Choose your own start & end dates
📌 Program Details
• Host Country: Saudi Arabia
• University: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
• Program Name: Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP)
• Duration: 3 to 6 Months
• Funding: Fully Funded
• Deadline: Open All Year
💰 Financial Benefits
The KAUST VSRP covers:
✔ $1,000/month stipend
✔ Private room & bathroom
✔ Return airfare tickets
✔ Access to world-class labs
✔ Social & cultural activities
🔬 Internship Fields
You can apply to research projects in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• BioScience & BioEngineering
• Materials Science
• Energy & Petroleum Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Earth & Marine Sciences
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Plant Science
📌 All projects align with KAUST’s STEM degree programs.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
✔ Open to all nationalities
✔ Bachelor’s students in 3rd year or above
✔ Master’s students currently enrolled
✔ Minimum GPA: 3.5 / 4.0
✔ English proficiency may be required:
• TOEFL iBT: 79+
• IELTS: 6.5+
❌ PhD students, KAUST alumni & KAUST students cannot apply
📄 Required Documents
✔ Academic transcripts
✔ CV / Resume
✔ Statement of Purpose
✔ Letter of Recommendation
✔ Valid Passport
📝 How to Apply for KAUST VSRP 2026
1️⃣ Browse available projects
2️⃣ Choose your research interest
3️⃣ Create an account
4️⃣ Submit your online application
5️⃣ If selected, a KAUST professor will contact you
🔗 Official Application Link
👉 Apply here:
🔗 https://vsrp.kaust.edu.sa/
📅 Applications are open all year
🌍 Why You Should Apply
• Get paid to do research
• Work in world-class labs
• Build strong academic CV
• Network with global scientists
• Live & study in Saudi Arabia
