UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science Grant

UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: UAE National Center of Meteorology
Amount: Up to US $1,500,000
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Summary

The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) is a pioneering initiative aimed at advancing rainfall enhancement research and technology. With a commitment to global water security, the program focuses on innovative solutions tailored for arid regions. By funding research across five strategic areas, UAEREP seeks to enhance cloud seeding operations and contribute to international water security efforts. This 6th Cycle invites proposals that align with its vision of becoming a global leader in rain enhancement technologies.

Overview

NOTE: Registration is required before pre-proposal submission. See Letter of Inquiry Deadline above. About the Program UAEREP is at the forefront of advancing rainfall enhancement research and driving innovations that strengthen global water security. With a focus on pioneering new technologies and fostering international partnerships, UAEREP promotes the translation of science into deployable solutions for rain enhancement, in line with the UAE’s global leadership in water security. UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement (UAEREP) requests innovative research and technology proposals that advance the field of rain enhancement, particularly in arid regions. To date, the program has funded 14 awards (across 5 award cycles), which have advanced, and continue to advance, the science and technologies that underpin cloud seeding operations in the UAE and have contributed to the global knowledge base on rain enhancement. This 6th Cycle proposal solicitation is based on the newly articulated vision and strategic elements of the program. The National Center of Meteorology’s (NCM) vision is for UAEREP to become the globally recognized standard for rain enhancement research, development, demonstration, and deployment of technologies and operations that enhance rainfall and water security in the UAE and globally. Priority Research Areas For the UAEREP’s 6th Cycle, the program will focus on five Strategic Elements / Thrust Areas: Optimized Seeding MaterialsNovel Cloud Formation and/or Rain Enhancement SystemsAutonomous Unmanned Aircraft SystemsLimited-Area Climate InterventionsAdvanced Models, Software, and Data Funding Up to three awards. A total of up to $1.5 Million (U.S.) per award, distributed over three years with a maximum annual amount of $550K.

Eligibility

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