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Research Program
KAUST VSRP
Visiting Student
KAUST has changed me a lot. Now I look at things in a different way. I look at people in a different way. I look at science in a different way.” Giada Soldan (Italy), Ph.D. student
KAUST is dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education and innovation. Curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research is conducted by students, faculty, scientists and engineers to address the world’s pressing scientific and technological challenges related to food, water, energy and the environment.
KAUST community: 104 countries 36% of KAUST PhD students are women
The Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) is an exciting opportunity for highly qualified students in their baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate studies to be engaged in research with faculty mentors in selected areas of research. The program typically lasts between three to six months. VSRP interns may participate in the program through one of the University’s three academic divisions: Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering; Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering; or Physical Science and Engineering.
Core Laboratories
THE CORE Labs have over 160 staff scientists, engineers, technicians and administrative staff. The nine Core Labs offer centralized state-of-the-art facilities, training and service to KAUST faculty, students, researchers and industrial partners.
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A monthly living allowance of between US $1,000 and $1,200 Private bedroom and bathroom in a shared Residential suite Medical & DENTAL insurance Academic credit (3 credit hours per month as required) Round trip airfare from and to city of embarkation and Jeddah Visa fees Excitement of living in an international community with over 100 nationalities The opportunity to work closely with faculty, learning to use state-of-the-art research instruments in world-class research
KAUST VSRP interns receive the following:
GLOBALLY ON THE "CITATIONS PER FACULTY" INDICATOR ( 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 ).
Michal Mankowski Ph.D. student and former VSRP intern
Completed their third year of baccalaureate studies, completed their baccalaureate degree (bachelor’s degree) or be pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree (master’s degree) A cumulative grade point average that exceeds 3.60/4.00 (14/20: equivalent to ECTC B) with some research projects requiring a 3.70 or higher Demonstrated English reading comprehension, speaking, listening and writing abilities Official academic transcript(s) including a certified translation if not in English The recommendation of a faculty member in the field of study from current school of enrollment and previous school(s) of enrollment Valid passport
Coming here as an intern was a very good decision. The research I did counted toward my master's thesis, I worked with a great professor, and it led me to apply to KAUST as a Ph.D. student. A Ph.D. takes four years to complete, so the decision of where to go is very important. It's not only about the research,it's about the environment too. For me, KAUST met all of these points."
Applicants must have:
A Unique Destination
NOTE: Currently enrolled KAUST students, KAUST alumni and students currently in a Ph.D. program, or those who have earned a Ph.D., are not eligible to participate.
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Applicants may apply to participate via the VSRP website http://www.kaust.edu.sa/internship Selected applicants will then be interviewed by Skype and notified of their acceptance.
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