Al Qasimi Foundation 2025 Doctoral Research Grants

United Arab EmiratesAl Qasimi Foundation 2025 Doctoral Research
United Arab EmiratesScholarshipFully FundedRolling deadlinephd
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
United Arab Emirates
Region
Middle East
Institution
Al Qasimi Foundation 2025 Doctoral Research
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This Doctoral Research Grant , PhD program in UAE offers fully funded. The application deadline is for this completely financed opportunity!.

KEY DETAILS - Location: UAE - Program level: Doctoral Research Grant , PhD - Funding: Fully Funded - Deadline: for this completely financed opportunity!

ELIGIBILITY - Candidates must be enrolled as PhD candidates at universities that have earned accreditation and recognition. - Non-native English speakers must have at least an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL iBT score of 85. - Candidates must be prepared to start the field research portion of their dissertations and have finished all PhD coursework. - It is necessary to submit a thorough study proposal that includes a literature review and a thorough methodology. The graduate program and the applicant’s advisor should have approved or are in the process of approving the proposal. - It is required that the applicant’s home institution obtain Institutional Review Board (IRB) permission. - The United Arab Emirates must be the main focus of the study, with Ras Al Khaimah serving as the main site for data collection and analysis. Ras Al Khaimah must continue to be the focal point if new places are added. - The study must focus on a topic in public policy, education, urban planning, public health, economic development, food availability, energy, or environmental policy, or a related social science.

BENEFITS - The fully financed Al Qasimi Foundation Grants provide PhD students with substantial financial assistance and resources. - Office space and general research support are helpful to scholars in order to make their work easier. - The awards promote intercultural communication, which extends the viewpoints of scholars. - Round-trip airfare (up to 8,000 AED) is provided to international candidates. - A living allowance of 2,000 AED per month (up to a maximum of 24,000 AED) and housing for up to 12 months are provided. - Monthly car rental rates start at 2,000 AED and go up to 24,000 AED. - Reimbursement of visa costs (up to 2,500 AED). - AED 35,000 is the highest reward given to UAE candidates for direct project-related research costs. - Extra funding for printed materials, equipment, housing expenses, and translation services. - For PhD students, this award offers a unique chance to carry out and finish research in the United Arab Emirates. - Apply Button.

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Requirements & preparation

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Eligibility criteria

7 requirements to review

  • Candidates must be enrolled as PhD candidates at universities that have earned accreditation and recognition.
  • Non-native English speakers must have at least an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL iBT score of 85.
  • Candidates must be prepared to start the field research portion of their dissertations and have finished all PhD coursework.
  • It is necessary to submit a thorough study proposal that includes a literature review and a thorough methodology. The graduate program and the applicant’s advisor should have approved or are in the process of approving the proposal.
  • It is required that the applicant’s home institution obtain Institutional Review Board (IRB) permission.
  • The United Arab Emirates must be the main focus of the study, with Ras Al Khaimah serving as the main site for data collection and analysis. Ras Al Khaimah must continue to be the focal point if new places are added.
  • The study must focus on a topic in public policy, education, urban planning, public health, economic development, food availability, energy, or environmental policy, or a related social science.

Benefits & funding

11 perks included · Fully Funded

  • The fully financed Al Qasimi Foundation Grants provide PhD students with substantial financial assistance and resources.
  • Office space and general research support are helpful to scholars in order to make their work easier.
  • The awards promote intercultural communication, which extends the viewpoints of scholars.
  • Round-trip airfare (up to 8,000 AED) is provided to international candidates.
  • A living allowance of 2,000 AED per month (up to a maximum of 24,000 AED) and housing for up to 12 months are provided.
  • Monthly car rental rates start at 2,000 AED and go up to 24,000 AED.
  • Reimbursement of visa costs (up to 2,500 AED).
  • AED 35,000 is the highest reward given to UAE candidates for direct project-related research costs.
  • Extra funding for printed materials, equipment, housing expenses, and translation services.
  • For PhD students, this award offers a unique chance to carry out and finish research in the United Arab Emirates.
  • Apply Button.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationJan 14, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

United Arab Emirates · Middle East

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