King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is an international, graduate-level research university. Research at KAUST focuses on areas that are important to the future of Saudi Arabia, the region and the world and takes place in world-class facilities serving students, researchers and faculty in disciplines such as energy and environment, water desalination, industrial biotechnology, and scientific computing. All classes at KAUST are conducted in English. KAUST creates and support the highest standards of scholarship through merit-based opportunities for men and women from around the world.
Applying to KAUST
Online application will begin in September for entry into Spring 2014 Ph.D. programs and Fall 2014 M.S and Ph.D. programs.
IDB-KAUST Joint PhD Scholarship Program
Scholarships sponsored jointly by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to study at KAUST.
About the IDB-KAUST Joint PhD Scholarship Program
The IDB-KAUST PhD Scholarship Program was established in 2012 within the scope of the IDB Merit Scholarship Program and the KAUST PhD Program.
Under the scholarship program, citizens of IDB member countries are eligible to apply for the scholarship to study at KAUST for a full-time 4-year PhD. The Program is jointly funded by IDB and KAUST to award 5 scholarships annually.
The scholarship is a fully funded program as per the KAUST rules and procedures will be supported throughout the eligible duration of the study program.
Visit the KAUST Admissions page for PhD program details.
Requirements of the IDB-KAUST Joint PhD Scholarship Program
The candidate must be:
- A citizen of an IDB member country (visit the IDB Merit Scholarship Program for a full listing of member countries)
- Age not over 35 years
- Engaged in full-time employment in an academic, research or development institute in the home country and the application is nominated by that institution
- Meets the eligibility criteria of the IDB Merit Scholarship Program
- Have a firm admission offer at the KAUST for a Ph.D. program
Interested candidates must follow these criteria and procedures to apply for the scholarship.
Information about IDB and KAUST is available from their respective websites.
Contact
Scholarship Division
Islamic Development Bank
Qasr Khuzam,
Al Malik Khalid Road,
Jeddah 21432,
Saudi Arabia
Tel. (9662) 646 6833 / 6835
Fax. (9662) 646 6887
e-mail: scholar@isdb.org
website: www.isdb.org
If you have questions concerning admission to KAUST please email: admissions@kaust.edu.sa
See KAUST's admissions requirements for more information
