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KAUST ranked #1 in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2023. The Biological Stability of Chlorinated and Non-chlorinated Drinking Water (Internship) project is offered at King Abdullah University Of Science and Technology (KAUST).

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Overview

Drinking water is distributed from the treatment facility to consumers through extended man-made piping systems. The drinking water system should be microbiologically safe and biologically stable (WHO, 2006). The biological stability criterion refers to maintaining the microbial drinking water quality in time and distance from the point of drinking water production up to the point of consumption.

Key Facts

This Biological Stability of Chlorinated and Non-chlorinated Drinking Water (Internship) project offered at King Abdullah University Of Science and Technology (KAUST). will be conducted at the unique drinking water distribution system (DWDS) at KAUST a confined network of the same age supplied with reverse osmosis (RO) based drinking water. The aim of the project is to characterize temporal and spatial dynamics in biofilms and microbial community in the water from source to tap with the considerations of the impact of residual disinfectant use The results will allow better understanding whether residual chlorine is needed for distribution of RO produced drinking water and will lead to better insights on the biological stability of the produced water. ​

Programme Structure

  • Operate miniature drinking water distribution networks (preparation of solutions, setting up  and run equipment, problem solving) 
  • Sample analysis (biological and chemical analysis, DNA extraction, etc.Data analysis Written and oral presentation of (intermediate) results.​

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
  • All year around

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3.5

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Official Transcript(s) in English from current and previous institutions
  • Letter of Recommendation from faculty member in field of study
  • Valid Passport(with six months validity)
  • CV - Summary of your career, qualifications and education.
  • Statement of Purpose-Explain your motivation to become a VSRP intern

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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  • International

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 3 months.
  • National

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 3 months.
  • This is a fully-funded internship; it includes tuition, airfare, housing, medical insurance, visa reimbursement and a monthly stipend of $1,000. 

Living costs for Thuwal

2270 - 3445 SAR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The KAUST Fellowship includes:

  • Full coverage of tuition and bench fees (worth USD $35,000 per year)
  • A monthly stipend (worth USD $20,000 per year for PG Diploma and M.S. students, and USD $25,000 to $30,000 for Ph.D. students depending on qualifications and academic progress)
  • On-campus housing (worth USD $7,000 per year and covering utilities such as electricity and wifi)
  • Health insurance (worth USD $1,450 per year)
  • Relocation support (visa, relocation and travel costs)
In total, depending on where you travel from and what level you are studying at, the Fellowship is calculated to be worth between $70k and $80k per year.

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