MBZUAI hosted 34 undergraduate STEM students from around the world for its inaugural one-month Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UGRIP) in Abu Dhabi. The interns, hailing from countries including the UAE, USA, and India, engaged in ongoing MBZUAI research projects spanning sustainability, education, and healthcare. Interns worked on projects ranging from fake news detection using NLP to tumor diagnosis using computer vision. Why it matters: This program strengthens MBZUAI's position as a global AI research hub and cultivates AI talent within the region.
MBZUAI welcomed 45 international STEM students to its month-long Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UGRIP), a 32% increase from its second year. The program exposes students to AI research and faculty, attracting applicants from universities like IIT Madras, Harvard, and Yale. Interns worked on AI projects including digital healthcare metaverse prototypes, baby cry analysis, and LLM generalizability. Why it matters: This program helps to foster AI talent and promote the UAE as a global hub for AI research.
MBZUAI's Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UGRIP) is a one-month summer program in Abu Dhabi for promising AI students. Launched in 2023, UGRIP aims to expose undergraduates to AI research and talent development. In 2025, around 60 interns will join the program to work on research projects and receive mentorship from faculty. Why it matters: The program strengthens Abu Dhabi's position as a hub for AI research and attracts global talent.
MBZUAI concluded its 2025 Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UGRIP), hosting 57 students from 24 countries. The four-week program, held in Abu Dhabi, allowed undergraduates to collaborate with faculty on AI research projects in machine learning, computer vision, and NLP. The 2025 edition had a 4% acceptance rate, with nearly 2,000 applications received. Why it matters: The program highlights MBZUAI's role in attracting global AI talent to the UAE and fostering research collaborations.
MBZUAI has placed over 90 master's and PhD students in internships at public, private, and multinational organizations globally. The internships span various AI disciplines, including computer science, CV, ML, NLP, and robotics. Students are undertaking placements at institutions like the Technical University of Darmstadt, Johns Hopkins University, and Microsoft Research Lab – Asia, as well as UAE entities like ADNOC and Dubai Police. Why it matters: This initiative strengthens the UAE's AI ecosystem by providing hands-on experience for students and addressing the growing demand for AI expertise in the region.