- MBZUAI and MIT launch a joint research program to advance AI in science, human well-being, and environmental sustainability.
- The program fosters collaboration between faculty, students, and researchers, training the next generation of AI experts.
- Projects focus on responsible AI deployment in health, robotics, efficient computing, and sustainable solutions for the planet.
The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing have joined forces to launch the MIT–MBZUAI Collaborative Research Program, aiming to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence (AI) and apply it to global scientific, societal, and environmental challenges.
The collaboration brings together the latest advances in AI to address three key areas: scientific discovery, human thriving, and the health of the planet. By combining the expertise and resources of both institutions, the program seeks to strengthen the technological foundations of AI and accelerate its practical applications in pressing real-world problems.
The agreement reflects the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing’s mission to advance computing across disciplines, support core AI research, and address the social and ethical responsibilities of technology. It also aligns with the UAE’s ambition to become a global hub for high-impact, inclusive AI innovation.
Faculty, students, and research staff from both MBZUAI and MIT will work together on high-impact research projects. Each project will be jointly led by a principal investigator from both institutions. Le Song, Professor of Machine Learning at MBZUAI, and Philip Isola, Class of 1948 Career Development Professor at MIT’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, will serve as the academic directors of the program at their respective campuses.
Professor Eric Xing, President and University Professor at MBZUAI, highlighted the significance of the collaboration, stating: "This agreement unites researchers from two world-class institutions to advance frontier AI research across health, robotics, and efficient computing. By combining MBZUAI's focus on foundation models and real-world deployment with MIT's expertise in computing and interdisciplinary innovation, we are creating a transcontinental bridge for discovery. Together, we will expand the boundaries of AI science while ensuring these breakthroughs are applied responsibly improving human health, enabling intelligent robotics, and driving sustainable AI at scale".
Professor Daniel Huttenlocher, Inaugural Dean of the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, emphasized the shared vision: "Our collaboration with MBZUAI reflects a commitment to advancing AI in responsible, inclusive, and globally impactful ways. Together, we can explore new horizons in AI and bring benefits to society through scientific discovery, human thriving, and sustainability".
Professor Sami Haddadin, Vice President for Research and Professor of Robotics at MBZUAI, added that the partnership will accelerate healthcare innovation: "This collaboration marks a pivotal step in advancing frontier AI research. By combining expertise in digital health, robotics, and efficient computing, we aim to build multi-scale biological foundation models of the human body. This approach can speed up discovery, reduce costly lab work, and open new possibilities for healthcare innovation at scale".
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The MIT–MBZUAI Collaborative Research Program represents a transcontinental partnership focused on responsible AI development and its applications in real-world problems. By pooling knowledge and resources, the program is expected to advance AI science, improve human well-being, and support sustainable solutions for the planet.
Through this initiative, MBZUAI and MIT aim to create global impact, nurturing the next generation of AI researchers and producing breakthroughs that benefit society, science, and the environment.
