Dubai – UAE: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has opened applications for its Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Programme 2026, underscoring its ongoing commitment to cultivating a new generation of Emirati talent in space science and related STEM disciplines.
The programme offers Emirati undergraduate students an intensive, 8-week in-person research opportunity at MBRSC in collaboration with local space science experts, running from June to August 2026. Eligible candidates include sophomores, juniors, and seniors currently enrolled in STEM fields, including physics, chemistry, mathematics, and related disciplines, who are expected to graduate no earlier than Fall 2026.
Central to the REU Programme is a dedicated one-to-one mentorship model, pairing each student with an expert who will guide them through substantive science and engineering research. Students will actively contribute to ongoing projects as research assistants, working towards outcomes with genuine publication potential within their designated themes. Weekly milestones are built into each project to maintain momentum and ensure consistent progress throughout the placement.
Prior to the commencement of the programme, all accepted participants will attend the REU Knowledge Camp, a preparatory session designed to introduce students to the programme’s research themes, acquaint them with their assigned mentors and the REU team, and provide clarity on their individual project briefs and responsibilities.
For the 2026 edition, the programme will be hosted across five leading institutions, including MBRSC and Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) in Dubai, and the New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), National Space Science and Technology Centre (NSSTC) and Khalifa University, in Abu Dhabi.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to submit their applications no later than 9 March 2026 via the following link: https://tinyurl.com/44pwt7zm.
For Media Queries:
MBRSC Media Team – mbrsc@quillmena.com
ABOUT MOHAMMED BIN RASHID SPACE CENTRE (MBSRC):
MBRSC is an advanced scientific and technological hub, responsible for making the UAE a world leader in space services and exploration.
Starting with a small team of dedicated engineers in 2006, MBRSC has grown into the incubator of the UAE National Space Programme, fostering scientific research, and building a sustainable space sector in the UAE. MBRSC is home to the Satellite Development Programme, UAE Astronaut Programme, and Emirates Lunar Mission, among others. Under its satellite programme, the Centre has built, developed, and operated several Earth observation satellites, including DubaiSat-1; DubaiSat-2; KhalifaSat, the first satellite that was fully built by Emiratis; MBZ-SAT, the most advanced satellite in the region and Etihad-SAT, the Centre’s first SAR satellite.
Under the UAE Astronaut Programme, MBRSC currently has four astronauts, two of who have undertaken missions to the International Space Station, including the longest Arab space mission in history by H.E. Dr. Sultan Saif AlNeyadi.
Send us your press releases to pressrelease.zawya@lseg.com
Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release.
The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.