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Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research is currently accepting applications for its Doctoral Research Grants Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The Al Qasimi Foundation offers research-grant opportunities for scholars whose work addresses policy, social sciences, education, public health, or community development in Ras Al Khaimah and the broader UAE. Grants are designed to support doctoral research, faculty-led studies, and early-stage pilot projects, providing financial resources and institutional support to produce impactful, policy-relevant research.
Doctoral Research Grants
For PhD candidates conducting dissertation fieldwork.
Covers airfare, accommodation (up to 12 months), living stipend, and research support.
Obligations: produce policy-oriented papers and engage with the community.
Faculty Research Grants
For faculty at accredited universities worldwide.
Supports short-term field research (e.g., sabbaticals, summer).
Covers travel, accommodation, assistants, and project materials.
Seed Research Grants
For pilot projects or early-stage initiatives.
Encourages collaborations and multi-country projects.
Must deliver tangible benefits to Ras Al Khaimah community.
Doctoral candidates conducting fieldwork for dissertations.
Faculty members at accredited universities conducting applied research.
Organizations or researchers with early-stage pilot projects addressing social, policy, or community development issues.
Projects should be relevant to Ras Al Khaimah or the UAE.
Identify the appropriate grant type (Doctoral, Faculty, Seed) based on your research stage and scope.
Prepare a research proposal detailing:
Project objectives.
Expected impact on Ras Al Khaimah or UAE communities.
Methodology, timeline, and budget requirements.
Submit required documentation including academic affiliation, CV, and letters of support (if applicable).
Funding allocation covers project-related expenses such as travel, accommodation, research support, and materials.
Engage with the community and share outcomes through policy papers, presentations, or public discussions.
Apply for Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research Doctoral Research Grants Program
