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AL QASIMI FOUNDATION’S FACULTY RESEARCH GRANTS

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Application Deadline: 1/3/2024 9:00 AM

LOCATION: United Arab Emirates

The Al Qasimi Foundation’s Faculty Research Grants are open to current faculty members at recognized tertiary institutions from across the world. They are designed to sponsor faculty conducting field research in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah over the summer or during a sabbatical for up to two (2) months. 

ELIGIBILITY:

The minimum eligibility criteria for applicants seeking Faculty Research Grants: 

Applicant must be a current faculty member at an accredited tertiary institution who holds a doctorate or other terminal degree. 

Applicant must have a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 90 or IELTS score of 6.5 if English is a secondary language. 

Applicant’s 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.

Proposed research must have Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval at the applicant’s home institution. 

BENEFIT:

Faculty Research Grants provide up to 35,000 AED for direct, project-related expenses, such as travel (airfare, car rental, accommodation, living stipend, visa), research assistant support, equipment purchases, translation, event hosting, and printed materials. In addition, the Al Qasimi Foundation provides office space, research support, and administrative assistance. 

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KHALIFA UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE AND DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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Application Deadline: 30 April, 2024

LOCATION: United Arab Emirates

Khalifa University of Science and Technology offers postgraduate and doctoral scholarships to support qualified international students enrolled in the programs. The University reserves the right to make changes to the published scholarship benefits and conditions without prior notice.

ELIGIBILITY:

For Master’s degree programs:

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent (e.g. an upper second-class honors in a UK-style degree, from a reputable accredited institution).

A minimum quantitative score of 150 in the General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for admission to all Master of Science programs. Applicants must attempt all three sections of the GRE.

A minimum of two referee recommendations (provided via online form).

Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words).

A minimum level of English proficiency in the form of either:

iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 or equivalent, or

Overall academic IELTS score of 6.5, or

1550 EmSAT English score

For Ph.D programs:

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent from a reputable accredited institution (for Bachelor’s to PhD direct admission), or

Completion of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.25 out of 4.0 or equivalent from a reputable accredited institution.

A minimum quantitative score of 150 in the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE).  Applicants must attempt all three sections of the GRE.

A minimum of two referee recommendations (provided via online form).

Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words).

Research statement (500-1,000 words).

A minimum level of English proficiency in the form of either:

iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 or equivalent, or

Overall academic IELTS score of 6.5, or

1550 EmSAT English score

Interested and qualified? Go to Khalifa University on pgapply.ku.ac.ae to apply

BENEFIT:

For Master’s:

Full coverage of tuition fees.

Textbooks provided by the University.

Free University accommodation for eligible full-time students only.

Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.

Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.

Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.

For PhD:

Full coverage of tuition fees.

Basic monthly stipend of 20,000 AED.

Additional monthly allowance of 20,000 AED, subject to approval and meeting scholarship progression criteria.

Textbooks provided by the University.

Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.

Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.

Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.

Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.

Commitment to work with Khalifa University or a nominated entity upon graduation for a period equivalent to the period of study. The University reserves the right for any reason not to offer the student a post after graduation.

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