Al Qasimi Foundation Research Grants 2024
Funding for UAE Applied Research
Summary:
The Al Qasimi Foundation Doctoral Research Grants 2024 offer support to PhD candidates seeking to conduct field research in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the emirates of the UAE. The research should focus on education, public policy, or social science topics. These grants are open to students of all nationalities and disciplines. They cover expenses related to field research, including travel, accommodation, living costs, and research support. The grants aim to facilitate the UAE’s development and foster collaboration between scholars and policymakers.
Sponsor:
The Al Qasimi Foundation, in cooperation with the German Federal Foreign Office
Eligibility:
You can apply if you meet these criteria:
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- You are a current PhD student at an accredited university in good academic standing.
- You have a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 85 or IELTS score of 6.5 if English is a secondary language.
- You have completed all your PhD coursework and are ready to do the field research part of your dissertation.
- You have a research proposal that is approved or being approved by your advisor and graduate program. The proposal should include a literature review and a detailed research methodology.
- You have an Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval from your home institution for your research.
- Your research focuses on the UAE, and specifically Ras Al Khaimah. If your research includes other locations, Ras Al Khaimah must be a significant part of your data collection and analysis.
Benefits:
The grant covers all the expenses related to your field research in the UAE, including:
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- Return airfares
- Furnished accommodation for up to 12 months
- A stipend to cover living costs
- Research support
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Deadline:
March 1, 2024
