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MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (UGRIP)

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Application Opens: January 1, 2026 (8 a.m. GST); Deadline: February 28, 2026 (5 p.m. GST)

LOCATION: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Launched in 2023, the Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UGRIP) is our flagship experiential AI research internship for undergraduates worldwide. Applications for the 2026 program will open on January 1, 2026, and it will be held from Sunday, 31 May, to Friday, 26 June 2026.

UGRIP offers a chance to advance your research career, connect with some of the brightest minds in AI, and experience life in the UAE.

What you can expect:

Fully funded, four-week residency at their Abu Dhabi campus

Mentorship and guidance from top faculty

Collaboration with high-caliber students from the UAE and abroad

Opportunities to build a strong professional network

The program has quickly become one of the most competitive and sought-after immersive AI undergraduate research experiences. In 2025, nearly 2000 students applied, with only 4% accepted. More than 130 interns have participated so far, representing leading global institutions such as the Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Maryland, College Park, Indian Institutes of Technology, and Monterrey Institute of Technology.

ELIGIBILITY:

Undergraduate students in the penultimate year of a STEM-related major and graduating after August 2026

Minimum CGPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent

Enrolment letter from the university registrar showing admission date, program duration, and expected graduation date

Official academic transcript listing all courses, grades, and credit hours

Proof of English proficiency through a valid certificate of any of the following:

IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 6.5

TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 90

PTE Academic: Minimum overall score of 60

Cambridge C1 Advanced: Minimum 180

Cambridge C2 Proficiency: Minimum score 200 (meets and exceeds required proficiency)

Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 120. (Accepted only where IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Cambridge access is limited. A mandatory interview is required. Evidence of limited access to other tests may be requested.)

OR an official letter from the University registrar confirming English is the medium of instruction

Valid color passport copy (minimum one year validity)

Statement of purpose essay, including:

Motivation for applying

Personal and academic background and how it makes you suitable for the UGRIP

Stand-out achievements (e.g., awards, distinctions, etc.)

Goals as a prospective UGRIP participant

Preferred career path and plans

Any other relevant details that will support the application.

All documents must be in English or include certified translations. Academic documents must carry official stamps and signatures.

Please note: Exams must be administered at an approved physical test center. Home Edition exams are not accepted.

BENEFIT:

A generous stipend

Accommodation

Visa, airfares, and airport transfers

Health insurance

Social and cultural activities

Access to MBZUAI’s student facilities

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DALARNA UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS STARTING IN 2026

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Application Deadline: January 15th – February 15th, 2026, for students starting in August 2026.

LOCATION: Sweden

Dalarna University offers two types of scholarships for new fee-paying students starting their studies in 2026 or later.

These scholarships are designed to be transparent, objective, and easy to understand. They reflect our commitment to:

Supporting students who show a genuine interest in studying at Dalarna University Rewarding your academic achievement during your studies

ELIGIBILITY:

The Choose Dalarna First Scholarship—You must be a new fee-paying student starting their studies in 2026 or later.

If you apply to Dalarna University as your first choice on UniversityAdmissions.se, you may qualify for the Choose Dalarna First Scholarship.

To receive the scholarship, you must:

Apply to a Dalarna University master’s programme as your first choice by the on-time application deadline.

Submit a scholarship application by February 15th (autumn intake) or September 15th (spring intake).

Be admitted to any master’s programme at Dalarna University

As long as you meet these conditions and are required to pay tuition fees, you will automatically receive the scholarship. The amount will be deducted from your first-semester invoice.

The application link will be shared here starting January 15th for the August 2026 intake.

The Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded throughout your programme based on your results. This scholarship is guaranteed for all students who meet the academic criteria.

The scholarship includes two types of awards:

A Semester Award—awarded for each semester in which you meet the criteria

A Program Distinction—awarded at the end of your programme if you qualify for the Semester Award in all semesters

To receive the Semester Award, you must:

Complete all 30 credits that are part of your programme curriculum for that semester

Achieve outstanding academic results (usually this is 15 credits with the top possible grades)

Ensure all course results are reported within six weeks after the semester ends

Maintain good academic standing by adhering to the university’s rules on academic honesty

Submit an online application for the Semester Award during the following periods, when the application link will be active:

February 1 to February 15 (for autumn semester results)

July 1 to July 15 (for spring semester results)

Each semester is evaluated independently. Even if you don’t qualify one semester, you can still apply and be awarded the scholarship for future semesters when you meet the criteria.

BENEFIT:

The Choose Dalarna First Scholarship—a 5,000 SEK tuition reduction awarded at the time of admission to students who rank a DU programme first.

The Academic Excellence Scholarship—Award sizes by Master’s programme

Campus programmes Semester award Programme distinctionTotal possible award
Business Studies with an International Focus Economics Tourism Destination Development 10,000 SEK 10,000 SEK 30,000 SEK
Business Intelligence 10,000 SEK 15,000 SEK35,000 SEK
Data Science 10,000 SEK 30,000 SEK70,000 SEK
Energy Efficient Built Environment 15,000 SEK 20,000 SEK50,000 SEK
Global Sexual Reproductive Health 15,000 SEK 20,000 SEK50,000 SEK
Solar Energy Engineering (2-years) 15,000 SEK 30,000 SEK90,000 SEK
Sustainability and Tourism 10,000 SEK 20,000 SEK60,000 SEK
Online programmes:   
Applied English Linguistics Democracy, Citizenship and Change English with a Specialization in Literature 5,000 SEK10,000 SEK 20,000 SEK
Intercultural Literature Studies 5,000 SEK20,000 SEK40,000 SEK
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