Scholarship
IDB-KAUST Joint PhD Scholarship Program
A joint scholarship program between KAUST and the Islamic Development Bank to support PhD students. The program is fully funded and provides support throughout the duration of the PhD studies at KAUST.
About this scholarship
IDB-KAUST Joint PhD Scholarship Program is offered by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) for study in Saudi Arabia at phd level. The award is valued at Fully funded, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Fully funded. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Eligible study areas include Science and Technology. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the admission criteria for the KAUST PhD program and the requirements set by the Islamic Development Bank.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Fields of study
Science and Technology
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the Islamic Development Bank (IDB)
- Study destination
- Saudi Arabia
- Award
- Fully funded
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- Science and Technology
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-11-07