Islamic Development Bank (IDB)-KAUST 2021 Joint PhD Scholarship for International Students (Saudi Arabia)

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.

• Table of Content
• About King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
• IDB-KAUST Joint PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of IDB-KAUST Joint PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for IDB-KAUST Joint PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

KAUST advances science and technology through distinctive and collaborative research integrated with graduate education. We are a catalyst for innovation, economic development and social prosperity in Saudi Arabia and the world We exist for the pursuit and advancement of scientific knowledge and its broad dissemination and benevolent application. We strive to enhance the welfare of society with a special focus on four areas of global significance – food, water, energy and the environment. ... continue reading

IDB-KAUST Joint PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of IDB-KAUST Joint PhD Scholarship

The value of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) – KAUST Joint PhD Scholarship Program for International Students (Fully funded) includes:

• Fully-funded Scholarship award, and
• A full-time 4-year PhD program available to international students. 

Requirements for IDB-KAUST Joint PhD Scholarship Qualification

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 PhD program

Selection of candidates under this joint program will be within the scope of the IDB Merit Scholarship 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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit KAUST website.