Amount
Full funding — tuition, monthly stipend ($20,000-$30,000/year), housing, health/dental insurance, relocation allowance
Country
Saudi Arabia
Level
PhD
Deadline
TBD
About This Scholarship
Ph.D. students apply for and enter a specific degree program. A faculty advisor is either immediately designated (in the case of a student being recruited by a specific faculty member) or temporarily assigned; We are currently accepting applications for Spring and Fall 2018! Apply by October 15th. The dissertation defense is the final exam of the Ph.D. degree. It involves a public presentation of the results of the dissertation research followed by a question and answer session. The dissertation and defense committee consists of four members of which at least three must be KAUST faculty members. The committee chair plus one other member must be an affiliated faculty member. The committee must also include one external examiner who must write a report on the dissertation and attend the defense. Qualified visiting professors may be involved as on-campus committee members. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the dissertation committee of his/her progress and meet deadlines for submitting a defense date and graduation forms. It is expected that students will submit their dissertations to their committee six weeks prior to the defense date in order to receive feedback
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Ph.D. Program | King Abdullah University Menu Study Study Student Central KAUST offers the following degree programs Master's Program Ph.D. Program Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship TIE Masters Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Environmental Science and Eng. (EnSE) Marine Science (MarS) Plant Science (PS) Biomedical Sciences Bioscience (B) Bioengineering (BioE) Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (AMCS) Computer Science (CS) Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Statistics (STAT) Physical Science and Engineering Chemical Engineering (CE) Chemistry (Chem) Earth System Science and Engineering (ESSE) Materials Science and Engineering and Applied Physics (MSEAP) Mechanical Engineering (ME) Courses Internships Student Affairs Registrar Academic Calendar Student Handbook Faculty Affairs Alumni Affairs KAUST Library Enrichment Programs Expanding Knowledge KAUST Faculty Commencement Apply to KAUST Research Research KAUST advances science and technology through distinctive and collaborative research. Centers of Excellence Generative AI Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies Smart Health Sustainable Food Security Research Support Lab Equipment Management (LEM) Postdoctoral Support Research in Academic Divisions Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Biomedical Sciences Division Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering Physical Science and Engineering Division Research Funding Research Funding and Services Research Facilities Shaheen III Supercomputer Research Platforms Core Labs More on Research VP for Research Latest Publications Innovate Connecting Research & Industry From research to impact, building the Kingdom’s future through innovation and partnerships The National Transformation Institute (NTI) About the NTI National Projects Technologies Partnerships Commercialization and Consultancy Innovation Ecosystem Innovation Hubs Live Live KAUST provides its community members with both rewarding career opportunities and a wide range of community services to make life on campus enjoyable Live at KAUST Community Life The KAUST Schools KAUST Health Moving to KAUST About About KAUST KAUST is a graduate research university of science and technology renowned by global benchmarks KAUST Overview About KAUST Our Strategy Our Impact Board of Trustees Office of the President & CAO Office of the Senior Vice President, Research Office of the Executive Vice President The Policy Institute at KAUST Supporting the Kingdom's Vision Innovation and Economic Development Careers Faculty Positions Ibn Rushd Program Researcher Positions Global Postdoctoral Fellowship Explore KAUST Museum Media Relations KAUST Sustainability KAUST Interactive map KAUST Virtual Tour KAUST Photos Galleries Search for Jobs Faculty Positions Our Vision News News Explore the latest Research and Events happening at KAUST KAUST News Latest Stories KAUST Events The latest in Research News KAUST Discovery Applying to KAUST Visit KAUST العربية Top Home Study Ph.D. Program Ph.D. Program The Online Application system is now open We are currently accepting applications for Spring and Fall 2018! Apply by October 15th. Admissions Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program requires the satisfactory completion of an undergraduate or master's degree in science in a relevant or related area, such as Engineering, Mathematics or the Physical, Chemical and Biological Sciences. There are three phases and associated milestones for Ph.D. students: Passing a qualifying exam Passing an oral defense of the dissertation proposal Dissertation phase with a final defense milestone Application Deadlines APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 ARE CLOSED APPLICATIONS FOR 2027 ENTRY WILL OPEN IN MID-AUGUST Ph.D. Degree Requirements The Ph.D. program requires a three and a half year residency for students entering with a bachelor's degree and two and a half y…
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What is the KAUST — Ph.D. Program?
Ph.D. students apply for and enter a specific degree program. A faculty advisor is either immediately designated (in the case of a student being recruited by a specific faculty member) or temporarily assigned; We are currently accepting applications for Spring and Fall 2018! Apply by October 15th. The dissertation defense is the final exam of the Ph.D. degree. It involves a public presentation of the results of the dissertation research followed by a question and answer session. The dissertation and defense committee consists of four members of which at least three must be KAUST faculty members. The committee chair plus one other member must be an affiliated faculty member. The committee must also include one external examiner who must write a report on the dissertation and attend the defense. Qualified visiting professors may be involved as on-campus committee members. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the dissertation committee of his/her progress and meet deadlines for submitting a defense date and graduation forms. It is expected that students will submit their dissertations to their committee six weeks prior to the defense date in order to receive feedback
Who can apply for the KAUST — Ph.D. Program?
Students pursuing PhD degrees can apply. International students are eligible.
What is the application deadline?
Please check the official scholarship website for current application deadlines.
How much funding does this scholarship provide?
The KAUST — Ph.D. Program provides Full funding — tuition, monthly stipend ($20,000-$30,000/year), housing, health/dental insurance, relocation allowance in funding.
What are the requirements?
Requirements vary. Please check the official scholarship website for detailed eligibility criteria.
How competitive is this scholarship?
The KAUST — Ph.D. Program has an acceptance rate of approximately 22.5%. This scholarship has moderate competition.
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