KFAS offers training opportunities to exceptional Kuwaiti individuals in scientific fields by providing them with financial support. These programs include Internships, Interim Research and Post-Doctoral Research.
How To Apply
Conditions for Application:
All applicants must adhere to the following guidelines:
- The applicant must be a Kuwaiti national.
- Age of applicant must not exceed 35 years for Internships and Interim Research.
- Age of applicant must not exceed 40 years for Post-Doctoral Research.
- For science and technology fields, the applicant must have excellent grade (GPA of 3.67 or above based on 4 points system) for the most recent university degree.
- For medical fields, the applicant must have very good grade (GPA of 2.67 or above for 4 points system) for the most recent university degree.
- The most recent university degree must be earned from one of the world’s top 200 universities, according to the following ranking:
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2021
- The applicant must not receive any financial support from any other institution for the requested training program.
- The training program should be a full-time program.
- The applicant must have acceptance from the training institution.
- Program duration for Internship and Interim Research is between 3-6 months. Program duration for Post-Doctorate Research is between 3-12 months.
The Foundation provides the following benefits for the participants of these activities:
- A monthly honorarium for the duration of the training program, between 700-1400 KWD.
- 800 KWD allowance for one round-trip airline ticket.
- Medical insurance for the duration of the training program.
Additional Information:
- All applications must be submitted to KFAS with all required documents by email rgraduates@kfas.org.kw when registration is open.
To apply for training activities, download the application form and time window:
Contact:
- E- mail: rgraduates@kfas.org.kw
- 22278100 ext: 1411 – 1623 – 1624