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MBZUAI Aspire Ph.D. Fellowship Program

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

A short-term, in-person research fellowship at MBZUAI for final-year master’s students and prospective Ph.D. applicants to gain research experience with MBZUAI faculty before doctoral applications. The official provider states a flexible start and a fellowship duration of up to three months.

United Arab EmiratesRolling deadlineLast source check Aug 14, 2026
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The official MBZUAI page states that the fellowship includes return-trip flights, health insurance and visa sponsorship, and a monthly stipend covering the cost of accommodation.

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Eligibility

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  • Applicants must be a final-year master’s student or prospective Ph.D. applicant, hold or be completing a STEM degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 or equivalent, and demonstrate research experience; co-authored publications in top venues are preferred rather than required.
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Required documents

  1. Proof of English proficiency
  2. CV/resume, maximum three pages
  3. Names of two MBZUAI faculty members aligned with the applicant’s interests
  4. Contact details for one referee/recommendation letter
  5. Statement of research interests, maximum two pages
  6. Official transcript and graduation certificate

Application steps

  1. Review the eligibility criteria and identify two MBZUAI faculty members whose research aligns with your interests.

  2. Prepare the required academic, research-interest, English-proficiency and referee materials.

  3. Submit the fellowship application form provided on the official MBZUAI Aspire Ph.D. Fellowship page.

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  1. Review the eligibility criteria and identify two MBZUAI faculty members whose research aligns with your interests.
  2. Prepare the required academic, research-interest, English-proficiency and referee materials.
  3. Submit the fellowship application form provided on the official MBZUAI Aspire Ph.D. Fellowship page.

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