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Ruwwad AI Scholars Fellowship

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)

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Last independently checkedSeptember 26, 2026Checked 32 days ago.
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Fully funded two-year MBZUAI postdoctoral fellowship designed to develop Emirati researchers and future AI faculty through advanced research placements in the UAE and internationally.

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Why it may be valuable

Fully funded two-year MBZUAI postdoctoral fellowship designed to develop Emirati researchers and future AI faculty through advanced research placements in the UAE and internationally.

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Who should examine it

UAE Nationals who recently completed a Ph.D. and show strong potential for advanced research and future academic careers in AI-related fields.

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Terms and details to watch

None. The cited 2026 application window has closed. The source confirms the fellowship programme and 2026 intake terms but does not confirm a later cohort or current open application period.

Evidence strengthNeeds review

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Last checkedSeptember 26, 2026
Next reviewOctober 26, 2026
EVIDENCE CHECK

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  • Primary evidence linked1 official source is attached.
  • Freshness checkChecked 32 days ago.
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  • Material changes preservedNo material update has been recorded after the baseline.
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Primary sourceLinked evidence on mediaoffice.abudhabi

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Editorial checkReviewed September 26, 2026

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Next triggerOpportunity terms and availability should be refreshed

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Opportunity type

fully-funded-postdoctoral-fellowship

Primary emirate

Abu Dhabi

Primary sector

artificial-intelligence-research

Who can apply

UAE Nationals who recently completed a Ph.D. and show strong potential for advanced research and future academic careers in AI-related fields.

Funding or benefit

Fully funded two-year postdoctoral research fellowship with advanced research opportunities at world-class institutions in the UAE and abroad, aimed at preparing fellows for future tenure-track academic roles.

Equity, fee, or repayment requirement

None.

Applications open

April 18, 2026

Ongoing or rolling applications

2026-intake-closed

Eligibility requirements

UAE Nationals who recently completed a Ph.D.; applicants may come from disciplines including machine learning, data science, engineering, biology, economics and physics where the research meaningfully uses AI, computational or quantitative methods.

How to apply

The 2026 intake accepted applications on a rolling basis through May 2026. No later cohort window is confirmed in the cited source; prospective applicants should use the current MBZUAI fellowship page for any subsequent intake.

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