MS/PHD Scholarships - King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 2016

Applying to KAUST

Now accepting all program applications for Fall 2016 through to January 1st, 2016

Thank you for your interest in King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). We suggest you carefully review the list of requirements below and prepare your application in advance of the deadline.

Application Requirements

KAUST requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6.0 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The KAUST admissions code is 4107. Only official TOEFL or IELTS scores will be accepted. TOEFL or IELTS scores for tests administered by an educational institution for admission to that particular institution are not acceptable.

A TOEFL or IELTS score is not required if the applicant received a degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.

KAUST does not require the GRE exam for admission. However, we strongly encourage students to take the GRE general test. A high quantitative score on the GRE will enhance a student's application. Official test results should be sent directly from ETS. The KAUST admissions code is 4139. The average GRE quantitative score for admitted students is currently 774 out of 800.

Submit an official complete university Transcript/ Mark sheets/ Graduation Certificate/ Academic Record from every institution previously attended. A scan of the official transcript provided by the university in the native language must be uploaded into the online application along with the certified English translation. Your transcript must include the university grading scale for all documents submitted. If offered admission, an official final transcript must be sent to the Office of Admissions prior to arrival (during the onboarding process) in a sealed envelope to:

• Office of Admissions
• Graduate Affairs
• Building 9, Suite 4328
• 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
• Thuwal, Jeddah 23955-6900
• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

You must have three letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Letters of recommendation are important and should be written by professors or advisors under whom you have pursued research or taken courses in your major field of study. Recommendation letters should be submitted through the application directly from the recommender. Recommenders should provide details about how he/she knows your work, as well as comparative statements (e.g., top 1% of class, best in past five years, etc.), and insight into your research ability.

Also please add your Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Financial Support

All admitted students receive the benefits of the KAUST Fellowship which supports students for the duration of their graduate studies. The benefits of the KAUST Fellowship include:

• Full tuition support
• Monthly living allowance (ranging between $20,000-30,000 annual, depending on qualifications and progression through degree programs)
• Housing*
• Medical and dental coverage*
• Relocation support

* Charges may apply to dependent housing and medical and dental coverage.

Contact the Office of Admissions

Mailing Address
Graduate Affairs
Engineering Building (Building 9), Suite 4328
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal 23955-6900
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

admissions@kaust.edu.sa

Official Website of the University

http://www.kaust.edu.sa/application-form-kaust.html

HEC Indigenous Ph.D. Fellowship Program

OBJECTIVES • Faculty is the heart and soul of the university, and only with a well-qualified faculty will it be possible to have meaningful development in this sector. Qualified faculty is globally recognized as the key of success in learning institutions because they plays important role in promoting “CHANGE” and lead and to prepare others to lead. • Investing in “human capital” is one of the most important values of any society and one of the most effective means to promote democratic understanding and social justice. In order to cultivate a set of leaders, it is necessary that the path to leadership be visibly open to talented and qualified individuals of every race and ethnicity.  • To enhance the education level and encourage our young talent so that they can contribute in nation building with their technical and professional knowledge. • To promote activities to enhance the quality of learning and teaching across the sector and assists institutions in identifying and fostering excellence. • To enhance the research and development activities in Universities /Degree Awarding Institutions (DAIs) in Pakistan by providing funds to the Universities for upgrading their research facilities particularly small laboratory equipment, chemicals, IT equipment etc. which will not only facilitates research of the HEC scholar but also serves as an asset for the department to establish up to date research laboratories to meet the international standards. • To addressed the funds constraints in all income level groups of Pakistan by providing the opportunities to enthusiastic researchers to enhanced / refined tuning of their expertise and capabilities with educational support. • To develop a research sector that is dynamic, and has the capacity to respond flexibly to a changing research environment and which will address the issues of entire sectors of Pakistan. • To develop professional and technical sound manpower to supplement the need of the Industrial growth that is considered to be a back bone of the economy. • To develop a manpower who can serve in industry, R&D, agriculture and defense related organizations. • To facilitate enhancement of enrollment in Post-graduate programs.  BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA  a) Pakistani/AJK National b) For MS/MPhil, the candidates must have minimum of 16 years of education with no 3rd division or Grade D in degree/certificate in the entire academic career. c) Candidates applying for direct PhD scholarships must have minimum CGPA 3.0( out of 4.0 in the semester system) or first division (in the annual system) in MS/MPhil/Equivalent degree is required along with the condition mentioned above in clause (b). d) Maximum age at the closing date of application i.e. December 15, 2015: i. 40 years for full-time regular faculty members of public sector university/DAIs and regular employee of the public sector/R&D organizations ii. 35 years for all others. e) The candidates who are already availing any other HEC/Government scholarship are NOT eligible to apply. HOW TO APPLY For Users who have got their Degree Attested from HEC, please use your existing User ID (Login ID) and Password to apply for the“Indigenous PhD Fellowship Program – Batch III”: APPLY ONLINE  For New Users; please get yourself registered first with Your CNIC (National Identification Number) and then Apply for Scholarship here: APPLY ONLINE      User Manual for Indigenous PhD Fellowship Program  TERMS & CONDITIONS    The following are the terms & conditions for award of Indigenous Ph.D. 5000 fellowship and the acceptance of the award is an acknowledgement of these obligations: ·         An awardee will not change the course of study specified by the awardee on the application form or in the letter of award without obtaining prior approval of the Higher Education Commission. ·         An awardee is not to hold any other scholarship/stipend during the fellowship period of his/her study. ·         Fresh awardee must take/get admission in the department/universities mentioned in the list of universities ·         Already enrolled scholars in Ph.D. program must be a full time Ph.D. student in a Department/Institute which has a minimum of 03 Ph.D. faculty members out of which at least 02 are HEC Approved Supervisors and must be conducting studies under the Supervision of an HEC Approved PhD Supervisor and the number of Ph.D. students enrolled with that supervisor is below the maximum as specified by the HEC. ·         The awardee must be supervised by an HEC approved supervisor. ·         Number of PhD scholars must not exceed more than 5 (five) under the supervision of one (1) HEC approved supervisor. ·         Change of university/institute at any stage of study is not encouraged but due to unavoidable circumstances will only be admissible giving logical justification for prior approval of the Higher Education Commission. ·         An awardee would obtain Study leave from his employer to join the institution of his study on full-time basis. This is mandatory. ·         An awardee has to execute a bond with the HEC/Government of Pakistan to serve in the country for 5 years after completion of study, preferably in an Institution of Higher Education. ·         An awardee shall sign an agreement with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) on non-judicial paper (stamp paper) to the effect that in case the awardee fails to complete his/her study, he/she will refund to the HEC the total amount spent on his/her studies by the HEC. The format of the agreement is available at Annex-I.  ·         In addition, a personal guarantee of a person of means on non-judicial (stamp) paper to the effect of ensuring the recovery in case of default would need to be furnished available at (Annex- II and Annex-III) ·         The Higher Education Commission would monitor the Academic progress/performance of the Awardee on quarterly basis and the financial utilization six monthly basis. Format of Deed of Agreement  Format of Certificate of Surety  Format of Certificate of Guarantee   POLICY GUIDELINES FOR DISBURSEMENT/UTILIZATION OF FUNDS RELEASED AGAINST HEC- INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS  FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER PHASE-I FOR SCHOLARS.  Sr. No. Description Rates a. Scholar’s stipend. Rs. 10,000 per month in MS/MPhil Rs. 13,000 per month in PhD b. Support to University for tuition fee, reference books, back volumes, chemical abstracts, stationery, software, internet etc. Rs.75,000/ per year c. Support to University for laboratory/workshop equipment, lab material, consumables and supplies etc. Rs. 75,000/- per year Only in PhD Sciences Subjects d. Book allowance (for scholar) Rs.5,000/- per year e. Thesis evaluation from abroad charges on completion. Rs. 18,000/- once during the award period. f. Thesis charges to scholar in last year. Rs.5,000/- once at time of completion of study.    HONORARIUM FOR SUPERVISORS.   On approval of PhD Synopsis from Board of Advanced Studies and Research. Rs.50, 000/- once are being paid. On Publication with co-authorship of HEC supervisee in ISI Journal @ Rs.30,000/- to be paid to Supervisor once in a year for three years. OR On publication with co-authorship of HEC supervisee in HEC approved Journal @ Rs.15, 000/- two times each year for three years. On completion of PhD Thesis writing and sending for evaluation abroad Rs.50, 000/- once are being paid. On successful evaluation from Foreign Reviewers Rs.20, 000/- once are being paid. On PhD Completion/degree notification Rs.50,000/- once are being paid. FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER PHASE-II 1 Scholar Payment i. Stipend to Scholars for 1st 02 years during MS period @ Rs.12,000/- pm with Rs. 1000/- increment per year ii. Stipend to Scholars for last 03 years during PhD period @ Rs.18,000/ p.m. with Rs. 1500/- increment per year iii. Book Allowance @ Rs.5000/ p.a. iv. Thesis charges @ Rs.10,000/- to scholar (once at completion) v. Laptop for Scholars @ Rs. 60,000/-  (once) 2 Support to University: i Tuition fee, reference books, back volumes, chemical abstracts, stationery, software, internet etc. @ Rs. 100,000/- p.a. ii. Support to University during PhD duration (03 years) for lab/workshop equip., consumables and supplies etc. @ Rs.  60,000/ p.a. iii. Thesis evaluation charges to university from abroad on completion. @ Rs. 20000/- (once) 3 Grant /Research incentives to Supervisor( BASR approval, PhD completion, thesis submission etc @ Rs. 150,000/- FOR FURTHER DETAIL http://www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/HRD/Scholarships/LocalScholarships/IPHDFP5000F/Pages/Objectives.aspx