MBZUAI Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Overview
MBZUAI undertakes research in the disruptive science of AI and attracts world-class thinkers and doers in computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing, computer science, robotics and beyond.
The MBZUAI Graduate Research Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for students and early career researchers to undertake a short-term research project with MBZUAI faculty to gain research experience in preparation for application to a PhD program.
Program details
- Fellowship duration: up to 3 months
- Start date: flexible
- Location: on campus, Abu Dhabi
Key Benefits
The MBZUAI Graduate Research Fellowship Program will help candidates to prepare for their PhD application by providing the opportunity to experience rigorous and complex research at MBZUAI. Fellows work directly alongside faculty and their research group to explore innovative projects, improve research skills and network with AI leaders.
The fellowship covers:
- Return flights
- Accommodation
- Health insurance and visa
- A stipend of AED 8,000 per month
Ph.D. in Computer Vision
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MBZUAI engages world-class faculty from diverse backgrounds such as healthcare, energy, and transport to undertake important research aimed at advancing society as a whole.
Application process and Requirements
Application open date: Year round
Selection: Rolling basis
To be considered, candidates must meet the following:
- Final year master’s student or recent graduates and early career researchers
- Must be completing or have a degree in STEM with a GPA of 3.5 out 4.0 or equivalent
- Evidence of some research experience, preferably in the form of coauthors papers in top venues in the field
The application requires:
- Transcript and graduation certificate
- CV/Resume (3 pages maximum)
- Research interests (2 pages maximum) – The candidate should discuss the general research direction they would like to pursue.
- Top two faculty members they would like to work with English language proficiency
- Official evidence of English language proficiency, such as an official letter from the University Registrar confirming that English is the medium of instruction at the applicant’s university or a valid certificate of any of the following:
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 90
- IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 6.5
- Recommendation – contact details for one referee
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