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Photonics Summer Camp (PSC) | Travel to Saudi Arabia for 4 weeks for free with full coverage of all expenses
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Next deadline expected around Apr 16, 2027, based on the last confirmed round (closed April 16, 2025). Most scholarships open again at a similar time each year, but dates can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
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Travel to Saudi Arabia for 4 weeks for free with full coverage of all expenses by providing a Saudi visa and a living stipend, accommodation and meals. This is a great opportunity if you are planning to travel to Saudi Arabia and attend a program and course on nanotechnology imaging.
As you are used to on the global travel platform “Scholarships Around the World”, we provide opportunities to attend a camp in Saudi Arabia, so learn about the full conditions below to apply and travel to Saudi Arabia for 4 weeks for free with full coverage of all expenses.You can start your application here, click here.
The KAUST Photonics Summer Camp is a 4-week to 4-month research program sponsored by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). It consists of a series of cutting-edge practical research projects in various areas of modern photonics, accompanied by workshops and technical training in the use of state-of-the-art nanofabrication and imaging facilities.
It offers undergraduate and master's students from all over the world the opportunity to participate in a research project in contemporary photonics fields, such as semiconductor lasers, photonic integrated circuits, quantum technologies, optical communications, neuromorphic computing, and superconducting vision systems.
The camp allows participants to gain hands-on experience in laboratory experiments, obtain a certificate of knowledge on modern nanofabrication tools, attend workshops with students and entrepreneurs, and participate in exciting field trips.
Students of previous editions have concluded their work with articles in prestigious journals and the filing of new patents.
If you are ready to further your knowledge, explore the field of optical science and discover its endless possibilities, join us at our Photonics Summer Camp.
Summary
- Country: Saudi Arabia.
- Institution: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology campus.
- Scholarship Name: Photonics Summer Camp (PSC)
- Duration: From 4 weeks to 4 months.
- Countries available for application: All countries of the world are eligible to apply for travel.
- Application deadline: April 16,.
Benefits
Travel opportunities to Saudi Arabia cover the following:
- There are no registration or program fees.
- Candidates will receive a stipend to cover their living expenses during this program.
- The camp will include logistical and visa support.
- Free accommodation on the KAUST campus will be provided to students.
- Students will have access to world-class research facilities and resources.
- Students will receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of this program.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be recent graduates, final year university students or current master's students.
- Applicants must be students in electrical and computer engineering, physics, or other related disciplines.
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.00 or higher.
- Applicants must have excellent proficiency in the English language.
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong motivation to work on research projects during the summer camp.
Required documents
- Biography
- A copy of your most recent certificate.
- A copy of the passport.
How to apply?
To apply for travel to Saudi Arabia:
- Apply now directly from here. For more details, visit Official announcement
- Click on the word “Apply Now” there to apply.
- Then fill in the data and upload the documents.
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