Global Tools & People in AI
Global AI Vibrancy Tool
Compare AI vibrancy across 36 countries using 42 indicators. Explore global and national AI rankings and trends over time.
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We suggest students to reach out to researchers and students working in the AI domain. Explore top faculty and researchers worldwide.
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Global Research Internships
While most of the summer internship deadlines have concluded for 2025, we encourage students to work on their profiles and research and apply for these programs in the coming year:
- MBZUAI Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UAE)
- MITACS Research Program (Canada)
The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive initiative for international undergraduates to participate in 12-week research projects at Canadian universities, with funding, travel, and accommodation support. Learn more. - INSAIT Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Bulgaria)
- Allen Institute for AI (AI2) Internships
- Fatima Fellowship (Global, for students from developing countries)
Research Internships in AI (Pakistan)
AI Faculty at FAST
AI Faculty at FAST-NUCES Lahore
- Dr. Aamir Wali
- Dr. Hajra Waheed
- Dr. Kashif Zafar
These faculty members are working in the AI research domain and can be reached out for potential research collaborations.
AI Faculty at FAST Islamabad
These faculty members are actively doing research in AI and can be potentially reached out for collaboration.
Top Conferences & Papers
Tips for Students
- Start by reaching out to professors whose work interests you—read their recent papers and email them with a specific question or idea.
- Build a strong GitHub portfolio with AI/ML projects and open-source contributions.
- Apply early for summer research programs and internships—deadlines are often 6-9 months in advance.
- Don't hesitate to apply for global or remote opportunities; many top labs welcome international students.
- Join AI communities and attend workshops or hackathons to network and discover hidden opportunities.