Doctoral Research Grants, Al Qasimi Foundation, United Arab Emirates

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.

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi FoundationDoctoral 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 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.

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 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 and new ideas and also facilitates understanding

Grant Eligibility
The minimum eligibility criteria for prospective applicants seeking Doctoral Research Grants:

  • Applicant must be a current PhD student at an accredited university in good academic standing.
  • Applicant must have a minimum TOEFL score of 600 or IELTS score of 6.5 if English is a secondary language.
  • Applicant must have all PhD coursework completed and be ready to conduct the field research component of his/her dissertation.
  • Applicant must have a research proposal that is approved (or is in the process of being approved) by the applicant’s advisor and graduate program. The approved proposal should include a literature review and significant detail on research methodology.
  • The proposed research must have Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval from the applicant’s home institution.
  • The 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 Doctoral Research Grants because they are not considered policy-related: business or marketing, agronomy, engineering, IT or computer science, laboratory-based or scientific studies, and medical degrees.

Selection Criteria
If an applicant meets the minimum eligibility criteria noted above, he/she is encouraged to apply for a Doctoral Research Grant. The Grant is awarded based on merit as measured by academic performance and relevance of proposed research. The applicant’s intended field of study is also considered in the evaluation process, with preference given to those candidates pursuing a degree in education, public policy (such as urban planning, economics, public health, environment), or closely related fields. The Al Qasimi Foundation Directors and Advisory Board serve as the evaluation and selection committee.

The Grant review process is competitive. While the Al Qasimi Foundation receives many excellent and high-quality proposals, only two Doctoral Research Grants are available each year. The proposals chosen for funding represent the innovative ideas that align best with the Al Qasimi Foundation’s overall mission to aid in the social and economic development of Ras Al Khaimah.

Application Process
Before applying, please review the grant policy manual. In addition, a new online submission form is expected to launch the first week of February 2017. All submissions for this calendar year will be expected to complete the new online form.

Only applications submitted through the Al Qasimi Foundation website using the online application form will be reviewed and considered for funding. Applicants will be contacted should additional information be required, so applicants should not email or send hard copies of materials. After submitting materials online, an applicant may contact the Program Manager for Outreach to verify whether his/her application was successfully received. In order to apply online, applicants will need the following

  • Two-page essay in the form of a cover letter outlining reasons why the applicant is interested in a Doctoral Research Grant. The letter should address (1) prior experiences, coursework, and skills relevant to the proposed field research; (2) how the proposed research aligns with the Al Qasimi Foundation’s mission; (3) what the applicant hopes to gain from the field research experience; and (4) how the field research experience fits into the applicant’s long-term academic and professional goals.
  • CV or resume outlining educational background, research experience and publications, work experience, honors and awards, and co-curricular activities.
  • Current official transcript of applicant’s doctoral program (and official transcripts for all completed degrees).
  • Official copy of a TOEFL or IELTS score report (only necessary for applicants for whom English is a secondary language).
  • Copy of the approved research proposal or preliminary proposal. Please indicate specific budgetary, facilities, special equipment, or other resource needs required to conduct the proposed research. The proposal should also include information on potential dates and duration of the field research component in Ras Al Khaimah.
  • Official documentation of IRB approval for the proposed research from the applicant’s home institution.
  • Two letters of reference that address the suitability of the candidate. One letter must be from the applicant’s doctoral advisor and the other should be from another academic. Both letters must indicate the length of time, extent, and nature of the recommending party’s relationship with the applicant.

All materials submitted for funding consideration will automatically become the property of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research and will not be returned to the sender.

Application Deadline.
The Al Qasimi Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2017-2018 academic year. To apply, please complete the online application form and submit all required materials. The deadline for the current application cycle is March 1, 2017.

Please note that, if the online form will not accept uploads, applicants should attach all relevant documents to an email directed to: info@alqasimifoundation.rak.ae

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27 thoughts on “Doctoral Research Grants, Al Qasimi Foundation, United Arab Emirates”

  1. Bismillah. I see a lot of comment from indonesia, because Indonesia love Arab, love Islam, It will a pleasure and an honour to be there. I am roni, master economic from public policy department University of Indonesia. jazakallahu khoiron wa barakallahufikum.

  2. I am from indonesian. I want to be useful in this world, so I intend to apply for this scholarship, tERIMA kASIH

  3. is there scholarship for s2 major in education program, especially in English??
    i need the information, thanks ^_^

  4. I would like to pursue my higher education in field of surgery (medicine).
    i completed MBBS (5-years course) from Pakistan. If it is possible to get a scholarship for above said topic, please inform,

  5. Nice… My majority is in science communication.. And i have sooooooo many friends in UAE anyway :p 3000+ yeahhh ;) do u have any beasiswa for master of science communication?? I’d like to ;) ya ask your students. Some of them must know me :p
    anyway my fb http:// facebook.com/firdariayaini.nupus im such a friendly ;;)

  6. Asalam alaykum.sir,i want to complete my master program,i finished my first degree in Islamic university Medinah KSA.pls i need your asistance.may Allah help you.MAA SALAM.

  7. assalamu’alaikum. i am iktiyar student from indonesia. i want and interest about it.

  8. Assalamu’alaikum,,

    Hello,, i’m Hidayat,, i’m indonesian,, I would continue my PhD Program.
    Is it PhD scholarship only for universities in UEA or all countries ?
    please,, help me,, i want to continue my study,, to the university in there,, on this periode 2013-2014,, will you help me??? And i will waiting your confirmation!!

    Thanks,,
    Wassalamu’alaikum

  9. Salaam alaikum! am ahmod alfikry from nigeria undergoing my degree programme in arabic education at lagos state university. i wil firstly thank sheikh al qosimi for this great help he is offering to all ummah, simply because islam enjoins us to fight illitracy individually and collectively, infact! he is offering a huge sacriface for islam, fa jazaullahu khaeera l jazaee…and secondly, it will be my pleasure to come there as i have been dreaming, but this is a PHD programme which the next i wil step on will be master programme, i will be happy if there is an opportunity for me to come for my master level programme……may the un created creator (ALLAH) rewards each and everyone of us abundantly. aaaamin! pls!!! for reply am having a problem wit my mail u may please contact me on facebook (ahmod alfikry idris azaitowiyy) or mobofree (AL-FIKRY) or twitter, eskimi, netlog +2348181044647 ‎+2347084266704. ma-salaam wa ilaalikohi!‎‏ ‏thanks

  10. Assalamualakum..Iam student from cameroun in university of Yaundé I. I want to continue my phD in the same university or in saudia arabia or any other university interested by my topic of researh. my topic of research is “institution financière arabo-islamique et le processus de développement au Cameroun 1960-2010″( islamic and arab financial institutions and developpement in Cameroun 1960-2010) I wish you can help me,
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  11. assalamu’alaikum ahlan wasahlan. it is mulyono from indonesia, sukabumi West java. about BEASISWA ,I want ,
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  12. Assalamualakum..Iam student from Indonesia in state islamic university Maulana Malik Ibrahim in Malang, east Java. I want to continue my study in the same university in program Magister of Arabic learning. I wish you can help me,thanks before.
    Wassalamualaikm,

  13. Assalamualaikum , I’m from indonesia I want tou to continue my study please help me , I want to study in university umm al qura on this periode 2012-2013 will you help me? And I will waiting for the next info , thanks . Wassalamualaikum :) barakallah

  14. Assalamu’alaikum,, hello,, i’m febryna,, i’m indonesian,, please,, help me,, i wanna to continue my study,, to the university in there,, on this periode 2012-2013,, will you help me??? And i will waiting your confirmation!!
    Thanks,,
    Wassalamu’alaikum

  15. Hello, my name is Novita. I’m Indonesian. I would continue my PhD
    Program. Is it PhD scholarship only for universities in UEA or all countries ? Please help me to get all name of universities in UEA and email addressses of researchers in
    field of Criminal law. When PhD program will be opened ? How many
    tiimes in a year for registration new university student ? How much scores of ToefL which is needed ? IPT or IBT Toefl ? Thank you
    very much.

  16. assalamu’alaikum. I’m doctoral student of islamic university Maulana Malik Ibrahim In Malang East Java. I wish I can applied this program..

  17. hallo i am shannaz from indonesia. I wish allah help me to continue my graduate. And i wish sheikh shaudh.. To help me for my wish.

  18. Hello.. My name is fuadi, I’m indonesian. I graduated from al maahad al islami Al-ain, UAE. I wish I could continue my study in the UAE. Is there any undergraduate scholarship for international student?

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