Fully Funded Internship Opportunity for Computer Science Students at KAUST – VSRP 2025

Applications are now open for the KAUST Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) Internship 2025, hosted by the prestigious King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia.

This fully funded internship is open to Bachelor’s (3rd year and above) and Master’s students from around the world. The program provides a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research alongside world-class faculty, particularly in the field of Computer Science.

🔍 Why Join the KAUST VSRP Internship?

✅ Fully Funded: No application fee, and all costs are covered.

💵 Generous Stipend: $1,000 USD/month.

🛏️ Accommodation: Private room and bath provided.

✈️ Travel: Return airfare included.

🧪 Research: Work directly on a high-impact research project with access to KAUST’s advanced labs.

🌐 Flexible Dates: Start any time throughout the year with a duration of 3 to 6 months.

🤝 Cultural Exchange: Participate in social and cultural activities with peers from all over the globe.

💡 Featured Research Areas in Computer Science (Selected Projects)

Here are some exciting research projects you can apply for under the Computer Science division:

🔐 Dynamic Malware Analysis using LLMs (Ali Shoker)

🚗 Trustworthy Autonomous Vehicles Architecture (Ali Shoker)

🌐 Federated Learning & Foundation Models Optimization (Peter Richtarik)

🧠 Continual Learning and Next Generation AI (Bernard Ghanem, Mohamed Elhoseiny)

🛰️ Cybersecurity for Satellite and IoT Systems (Charalambos Konstantinou)

📊 Machine Learning for Medical & Graph Data (Jesper Tegner)

🧬 Protein Design with AlphaFold2 (Xin Gao)

🎥 3D Visualization and Egocentric Video Understanding (Ivan Viola, Bernard Ghanem)

🖼️ Computer Vision & Graphics (Peter Wonka)

🖱️ See the full list of Computer Science projects here. (Update with actual link)

✅ Eligibility Criteria

🌍 Open to students worldwide.

🎓 Bachelor’s students (at least in 3rd year) or enrolled in a Master’s program.

📊 GPA requirement: Minimum 3.5/4.0 or equivalent (14/20 or ECTS B).

🗣️ English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT ≥ 79 or IELTS ≥ 6.5 (may be waived if not needed).

❌ Not eligible: KAUST alumni, current KAUST students, or PhD candidates.

📄 Required Documents

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Academic Transcript(s)

Letter of Recommendation

Valid Passport

Statement of Purpose – Highlight your motivation and interest in the internship and research.

📝 How to Apply

Browse available projects on the KAUST VSRP Portal.

Create an account and complete the online application form.

Select a project that aligns with your interest.

If shortlisted, you will be contacted by the faculty mentor to discuss next steps.

📅 Deadline: Rolling admission – You can apply at any time during the year!

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