Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Programme, an initiative aimed at cultivating future Emirati space science professionals.
The eight-week summer programme, running from June to August 2025, offers Emirati undergraduate students in STEM fields a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research alongside top experts in space science and engineering. The programme is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors graduating no earlier than Fall 2025.
Participants will gain hands-on research experience at renowned institutions, including MBRSC, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, New York University Abu Dhabi, National Space Science and Technology Center, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
The REU Programme will cover key research areas such as space science, human health in space, and advanced engineering. Before beginning their projects, selected students will attend the REU Knowledge Camp, which will introduce them to the research themes and their assigned mentors.
Applications must be submitted by 14 April 2025 through the official MBRSC website.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
