Doctoral Research Grants

The Doctoral Research Grants by the Al Qasimi Foundation aim to empower PhD candidates from diverse disciplines to conduct impactful research that informs UAE policymaking. Open to students globally, these grants support field research in Ras Al Khaimah, covering travel, accommodation, and living costs. Recipients are expected to produce policy papers and engage with the local research community. This initiative fosters collaboration among institutions and promotes cross-cultural exchange, enhancing the region's research capacity.

The Al Qasimi Foundation's Doctoral Research Grants encourage scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research toward informing policymaking 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.
Doctoral Research Grants financially support PhD candidates in the research phase of their dissertations. 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 policy papers as part of the Grant and record a podcast or make at least one presentation to the local research community.
Grant 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 communityFoster high-quality research that supports the development of the region's research capacityBuild a community of scholars and promote collaboration among highly recognized international universities and national institutions in the United Arab EmiratesPromote cross-cultural exchange that sparks curiosity and new ideas and also facilitates understanding