Doctoral Research Grants

Doctoral Research Grants

The Al Qasimi Foundation's Doctoral Research Grants encourage scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research toward informing policy making in the United Arab Emirates. The Grants are open to PhD students from all nationalities studying at an accredited university in the United Arab Emirates or abroad.
 http://www.alqasimifoundation.com/en/Scholarship/DoctoralResearchScholarship.aspx
Doctoral Research Grants financially support PhD candidates in the research phase of their dissertation. Currently, two awards are available each year for applied research projects that have Ras Al Khaimah as a primary site for data gathering and analysis. The Grant covers all student expenses associated with their field research in the United Arab Emirates, including return airfares, furnished accommodation for up to 12 months, a stipend to cover living costs, and research support. Recipients are expected to produce one to two working papers as part of the Grant and make at least one presentation to the local research community. Please see Foundation Publications for samples of past research topics and working papers written by Doctoral Research Grant recipients.

Please note: The Al Qasimi Foundation does not provide general scholarships, grants, or other funding to students planning to enroll in master's or doctoral programs. We also do not offer degrees or courses of study.

OBJECTIVES

• Provide opportunities for distinguished doctoral candidates to realize their potential in conducting innovative, applied research while making a positive impact on the Ras Al Khaimah community.
• Foster high quality research that supports the development of the region's research capacity.
• Build a community of scholars and promote collaboration among highly recognized international universities and national institutions in the United Arab Emirates.
• Promote cross-cultural exchange that sparks curiosity, new ideas, and creates understanding.

ELIGIBILITY

Minimum eligibility criteria for applicants seeking a Doctoral Research Grant:

• Must be a current PhD student at an accredited university in good academic standing.
• Must have a minimum TOEFL score of 600 or IELTS score of 6.5 
• All PhD coursework must be complete and applicant should be ready to conduct the field research component of their dissertation.
• Research proposal must be approved (or in the process of being approved) by the applicant’s advisor and graduate program.
• Proposed research must focus on the United Arab Emirates, and specifically, the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. If the research proposal includes other locations, Ras Al Khaimah must be a significant focus for data gathering and analysis.
• Proposed research must address an education, public policy, or closely related social science issue or question. Relevant topics (dependent on research question) may include areas such as education, urban planning/development, public health, economic development, food access, and energy or environmental policy. 

Please note: The following research areas do not qualify for a Doctoral Research Grant because they are not considered policy-related: business or marketing, agronomy, engineering, IT or computer science, laboratory-based or scientific studies, and medical degrees.