AI Internship for Undergraduates: UGRIP 2025
(9 June – 4 July)
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An experiential AI research internship program for Undergraduates
Would you like the chance to take your research career to the next level? Then, join the Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UGRIP) – a fantastic opportunity to connect with some of the brightest minds in AI.
Four-week experience at our Abu Dhabi campus.
Collaborate on research projects with high-caliber students from the UAE and around the world.
Build a strong professional network.
Receive mentorship and guidance on future study choices from top graduate students or faculty.
Enjoy full coverage of flights, insurance, accommodation, and stipend during the internship.
What are the research areas in AI you can probably work on*?
*there might also be projects on Human-Computer Interaction, Computational Biology, and Statistics & Data Science.
Computer Vision
In Computer Vision, our researchers are examining issues like live camera detection (anomalies such as car accidents, counting large crowds, pedestrian detection), severe weather conditions tracking, camouflaged detection, tumour detection, etc.
- Machine Learning
Our machine learning researchers dive deeper into the algorithms, data and statistics behind today’s AI models in order to make them more accurate and more powerful, while optimising them for efficiency.
- Natural Language Processing
Our NLP teams carry out research on a wide range of topics including fake news detection, chatbot (e.g ChatGPT) uses and limitations, machine translation and speech recognition.
- Robotics
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- Computer Science
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Computer Vision
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
Robotics
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Undergraduate students in the third/fourth/fifth year of STEM-related majors with a CGPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent who will commence the final semester of their studies in Fall (or in a later semester) after the UGRIP
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Official enrolment letter from the University Registrar that includes registration status, admission date, program duration/expected graduation date
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Official academic transcript that includes all registered courses from the first until the current semester with course names, grades and credit hours
Statement of Purpose
In an essay, explain why you would like to participate in the UGRIP at MBZUAI and include the following information:
- Motivation for applying
- Personal and academic background and how it makes you suitable for the UGRIP
- Stand-out achievements (e.g., awards, distinction, etc.)
- Goals as a prospective UGRIP participant
- Preferred career path and plans
- Any other details that will support the application
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
- EmSAT English with a minimum score of 1550
Colored copy of passport (valid for at least one year)
All submitted documents must either be in English, originally, or include legal English translations. Additionally, official academic documents should be stamped and signed by the university authorities.
Why MBZUAI?
MBZUAI's campus is located in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi's pioneering hub for sustainability, and offers the facilities, labs, and research centers to think big. Our graduates go on to found start-ups, invent the tech of tomorrow and drive public and private sector innovation.
A world first
We are the world’s first AI-focused, graduate research university
Global top 20 for AI
We are ranked 12th in the world for AI, CV, ML, NLP, and robotics
4.5:1 student to faculty Ratio
Research alongside world leading faculty
Global student body
Our students come from 49 countries
Women in AI
31% of our students are women
Benefits
As a MBZUAI UGRIP intern you will receive the following benefits:
A GENEROUS STIPEND
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
VISA, AIRFARES, AND AIRPORT TRANSFERS
HEALTH INSURANCE
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
ACCESS TO MBZUAI’S STUDENT FACILITIES
Application deadlines
Summer 2025 admission cycle for Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UGRIP) | all nationalities
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FIRST DAY OF RECEIVING APPLICATIONS
1st January 2025 (8:00 AM UAE time) -
LAST DAY OF RECEIVING APPLICATIONS
28th February 2025 (5:00 PM UAE time) -
LAST DAY OF SENDING ADMISSION DECISION NOTIFICATIONS
1st April 2025 (11:00 PM UAE time) -
REVIEW PROCESS
Throughout the admission cycle, the Admission Committee will review applications and make admission decisions.
