For PhD candidates in the research stage of their dissertations, the Al Qasimi Foundation 2025 Doctoral Research Grants provide completely financed assistance. The funds, which are available to students of any nationality enrolling at recognized universities across the globe, are intended to promote significant research that informs UAE policy, with a particular emphasis on Ras Al Khaimah as a centre for data collecting and analysis.
All field research-related costs are covered by these funds, including round-trip travel, lodging for a maximum of 12 months, living stipends, and research-related expenses. In order to promote cooperation within the local research community and guarantee the publication of their findings, recipients are asked to create one to two working papers and give at least one presentation.
This program helps PhD candidates finish their studies while advancing academic and policy growth in the area. Don’t pass up the opportunity to apply before the 2025 deadline for this completely financed opportunity!
Host Country: UAE
Hosted By : Al Qasimi Foundation
Opportunity Type: Doctoral Research Grant , PhD
Eligibility Country: International students
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- 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.
Deadline: 01 March 2025
