Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UGRIP) 2026 at MBZUAI Opens for Global Undergraduates

AScholarship; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation near campus

Visa and airfare fully covered

Health insurance for program period

Job summary

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) invites ambitious undergraduates to join the Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UGRIP) 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The four‑week residency offers a stipend, free accommodation, visa support, airfare, and mentorship from leading AI faculty to accelerate early research careers.

Held from Sunday, 31 May to Friday, 26 June 2026, interns will work on advanced AI topics, access MBZUAI labs and libraries, and participate in social and

Qualifications

• Penultimate-year STEM undergraduates with strong academic records.
• English proficiency recognized by tests or medium-of-instruction letter.

Responsibilities

• Engage in AI research under supervision during the internship.
• Gain hands‑on experience in MBZUAI facilities and labs.
• Receive mentorship from world‑class faculty and participate in organized activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Strong academic background AI/CS

Education

Penultimate-year STEM undergraduate

Job description

The Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UGRIP) 2026 at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is officially on the radar for ambitious undergraduate students worldwide—and it is already being called one of the most competitive fully funded AI research internships of 2026. Designed for top-performing STEM undergraduates, UGRIP 2026 offers a rare chance to conduct advanced AI research inside the world’s first graduate-level AI research university, with all major costs covered.

Held in Abu Dhabi from Sunday 31 May to Friday 26 June 2026, this four-week immersive residency places selected students at the heart of cutting‑edge artificial intelligence research. With a generous stipend, free accommodation, visa support, airfare, and mentorship from world‑class faculty, UGRIP 2026 is not just an internship —it is a launchpad into elite AI research careers and future master’s or PhD pathways.

Benefits of Winning Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UGRIP) 2026

UGRIP 2026 is fully funded, removing financial barriers so selected students can focus entirely on research and learning. Successful interns receive a complete support package that makes participation seamless and stress‑free.

• A generous monthly stipend for the full internship duration
• Free accommodation near the MBZUAI Abu Dhabi campus
• Visa processing, international airfare, and airport transfers fully covered
• Comprehensive health insurance for the program period
• Access to MBZUAI’s advanced labs, libraries, and student facilities
• Organized social, cultural, and networking activities across Abu Dhabi
• Direct mentorship from globally recognized AI faculty and research teams

Eligibility Requirements for the UGRIP 2026 Internship

The Undergraduate Research Internship Program 2026 targets high‑achieving undergraduate students who are ready for intensive AI research in a global academic setting. Applicants should carefully review the eligibility criteria before applying.

• Undergraduate students in the penultimate year of a STEM‑related major
• Minimum CGPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 (or equivalent)
• Strong academic background aligned with AI, computer science, or related fields
• English proficiency through an accepted test score or official medium‑of‑instruction letter

Application Deadline for the Undergraduate Research Internship Program 2026

The last date to apply for the Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UGRIP) 2026 at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence is February 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. GST. Applications open on January 1, 2026, and early preparation is strongly advised due to the highly competitive selection process.