15 Research and Summer Programs in Saudi Arabia

The top research programs in Saudi Arabia for high school students, selected based on prestige, location, and affordability. See research opportunities in other states and countries here.

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Polygence Core is an online research program that connects motivated high school students with expert mentors from top universities. Founded by researchers from Harvard, MIT, and Stanford, Polygence helps you explore any topic you're passionate about through one-on-one mentoring over 3–6 months, ending with a project of your choice—like an academic research paper ready for publication, a prototype, or podcast.

Hosting Institution

Polygence

Online/In Person

Online

Cost

Starting at $2695

Application Deadline

Dec 23, 2024

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Categories

Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Sci, Econ, Engineering, Humanities, Medicine, Neuro, Psychology

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Polygence Pods Research Program

Summary

Learn Academic Research skills and build a foundational understanding of cutting edge subjects in Polygence Pods. Join a group of 6 students and meet weekly with a PhD-level mentor who is an expert in their respective field. Perfect for beginners, your program will culminate in a short-form research paper.

Hosting Institution

Polygence

Online/In Person

Online

Cost

Starting at $495

Application Deadline

Varies by program

Short courses

Categories

Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Humanities, Mathematics, Other

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Mawhiba Research Enrichment Program

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Hosting Institution

King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity "Mawhiba"

Online/In Person

Online

Location

Saudi Arabia, Online

Cost

Free

Application Deadline

TBA

Categories

Comp Sci, Mathematics, Biology...

Summary

Mawhiba Enrichment Research Program aims to familiarize students with the basics of scientific research and its ethics, and the resulting intellectual property in addition to the skills related to it such as the skills of using laboratories, the safety of laboratories and materials, conducting experiments related to research, analyzing data, extracting results, writing scientific reports, coming up with original research ideas and learning to write scientific research summaries in Technical and scientific fields by making contact with scientific specialists through actual practice in laboratories, in addition to developing personal and skillful skills.

Mawhiba Academic Enrichment Program

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Hosting Institution

King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity "Mawhiba"

Online/In Person

In Person

Location

Saudi Arabia

Cost

Free

Application Deadline

TBA

Categories

Mathematics, Engineering, Phys...

Summary

Mawhiba Academic Enrichment Program Offers a variety of high-level STEM courses for talented, motivated, and promising youth. ​Participating students will be challenged as they will learn to think critically about the world around them and develop their skills. The program also offers workshops, activities, and events to keep students engaged and energized.

Mawhiba Universal Enrichment Program

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Hosting Institution

King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity "Mawhiba"

Online/In Person

Online

Location

Online

Cost

Free

Application Deadline

TBA

Categories

Comp Sci, Mathematics, Biology...

Summary

Mawhiba Universal Enrichment Program is an engaging, interactive, and highly stimulating educational program delivered by academics from a variety of the world’s leading universities. Bespoke STEM courses, especially designed to make remote learning maximally interactive, ensure that the benefits of the traditional classroom are bought to your own home.

The National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity (Ibdaa)

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Hosting Institution

King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity "Mawhiba"

Online/In Person

In Person

Location

Saudi Arabia

Cost

Free

Application Deadline

TBA

Categories

AI/ML, Environmental Science, ...

Summary

The National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity "Ibdaa" seeks to create a competitive, creative scientific environment that stimulates the mind of a pre-college scientific researcher. It also prepares them for competition and entry into the global knowledge system based, on innovation and scientific research to achieve sustainable national development.

KACST's Ithraa Program at JCEP

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Hosting Institution

King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity "Mawhiba"

Online/In Person

In Person

Location

Riyadh

Cost

Free

Application Deadline

TBA

Categories

Comp Sci, Mathematics, Biology...

Summary

KACST's Ithraa Program at JCEP is a 3-week summer research enrichment program for high school students, conducted in collaboration with Mawhiba, in which top Saudi high school students from throughout the Kingdom carry out university-level research in KACST's joint centers of excellence under the mentorship of research faculty at KACST's JCEP program.

KFUPM Inbound Summer Research Program

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Hosting Institution

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

Online/In Person

In Person

Location

Dhahran

Cost

Free

Application Deadline

TBA

Categories

AI/ML, Environmental Science, ...

Summary

This track is open to non-KFUPM students, whether at the university or high school levels, during the summer. Such students must declare a research area and submit a proposal, and once accepted they will be provided with a mentor within KFUPM, as well as complimentary accommodation and food stamps to spend during their stay at KFUPM.

Alfaisal University Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy

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Hosting Institution

Alfaisal University

Online/In Person

In Person

Location

Riyadh

Cost

﷼5000

Application Deadline

TBA

Categories

AI/ML, Comp Sci

Summary

There are many aspects of our daily life that are technology-driven, some of which may be enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI). However, these technologies often need to be customized for the contexts of use, making it difficult to simply use off-the-shelf products. The AI Academy summer program will help students develop skills in product design, rapid prototyping, and product testing in a user co-design manner to understand how to produce these kinds of AI-enabled solutions.

Alfaisal University Aspiring Physician

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Hosting Institution

Alfaisal University

Online/In Person

In Person

Location

Riyadh

Cost

5100﷼

Application Deadline

TBA

Categories

Biology, Medicine

Summary

The Aspiring Physicians Program introduces high school students to the medical field to help them discover their passion and determine their future career. The program adopts problem-based learning, which introduces the students to various common diseases in our community and helps them develop critical thinking. It approaches several biomedical sciences, taught in pre-clerkship years at the School of Medicine as well as advanced medical knowledge applied in clinical aspects.

Alfaisal University Brainers

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Hosting Institution

Alfaisal University

Online/In Person

In Person

Location

Riyadh

Cost

﷼5000

Application Deadline

TBA

Categories

Neuroscience, Biology, Psychol...

Summary

Brainers is an exhilarating three-week program that will transport you from the wonders of the human brain to the heights of emerging technology. By the end of the program, you will have a strong knowledge foundation to further explore brain health and mental health as future advocates, researchers, specialists, and policymakers.

Alfaisal University Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking Bootcamp

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Hosting Institution

Alfaisal University

Online/In Person

In Person

Location

Riyadh

Cost

5000﷼

Application Deadline

TBA

Categories

Comp Sci

Summary

This comprehensive and practical 3-week bootcamp introduces participants to common and important issues in today's digital and computing world in terms of security. The bootcamp is divided into two parts. Part 1 is essential for developing a security mindset and understanding how to think like an attacker. Part 2 is when participants will gain hands-on experience in evaluating the security of web applications on the Internet and performing penetration testing.

Alfaisal University Art and Architecture Academy

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Hosting Institution

Alfaisal University

Online/In Person

In Person

Location

Riyadh

Cost

﷼4900

Application Deadline

TBA

Categories

Architecture, Arts

Summary

In the realm of architectural design, two primary elements define the essence of a structure: its creation ('Making') and its significance ('Meaning'). The M+M Alphabet is a program that provides students with an opportunity to learn about architecture and design, make physical models, and display their work. This course is aimed at integrating digital representation, architectural design, and fabrication methods into a wide variety of tools and techniques.

Alfaisal University Metaverse and Innovation Camp

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Hosting Institution

Alfaisal University

Online/In Person

In Person

Location

Riyadh

Cost

4300﷼

Application Deadline

TBA

Categories

AI/ML, Comp Sci

Summary

Discover a transformative summer experience at Alfaisal University's AUEP program, where your child can lead the next wave of digital innovation. This program offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the metaverse, fostering not just learning, but the creation of groundbreaking digital products.

Alfaisal University RoboGames Academy

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Hosting Institution

Alfaisal University

Online/In Person

In Person

Location

Riyadh

Cost

4800﷼

Application Deadline

TBA

Categories

AI/ML, Comp Sci

Summary

During the program, the students will be trained on using many development IDEs and will be learning many languages to build games and robotic programs as well as XR applications. It’s also designed to give a realistic overview of a Software Engineer student’s life. The playful robotics aspect of the RoboGames Academy offers an immersive and interactive experience with LEGO robotics, where participants delve into the creative and playful side of robotics. Through hands-on activities and engaging challenges, students explore the fundamentals of robotics in a dynamic and enjoyable environment while also igniting their imaginative and problem-solving skills.

Tuwaiq Academy

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Hosting Institution

Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones

Online/In Person

Online

Location

Riyadh, Online

Cost

Free

Application Deadline

TBA

Categories

AI/ML, Comp Sci

Summary

Tuwaiq Academy is the first in educational programs for advanced technology fields in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, offering a number of diverse programs in various technical tracks and for different age groups.

Misk Virtual Summer Program

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Hosting Institution

Misk Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation

Online/In Person

Online

Location

Online

Cost

Free

Application Deadline

TBA

Categories

Engineering, Business, Comp Sc...

Summary

The Misk Virtual Summer Program is a 3 – 7-week online program created to prepare high performing Saudi students for university-level academic studies through its challenging coursework and leadership-building activities. Our diverse programs offer high-performing students a variety of subject choices including business, entrepreneurship, medicine and engineering.

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