Doctoral Research Grants for International Students
Studying at an Accredited University in the United Arab Emirates or Abroad,
2013
Studying at an Accredited University in the United Arab Emirates or Abroad,
2013
Study Subject(s): Course
offered by the university.
Course Level:This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree
level.
Scholarship Provider: Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for
Policy Research.
Scholarship can be taken at: United Arab Emirates or Abroad
offered by the university.
Course Level:This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree
level.
Scholarship Provider: Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for
Policy Research.
Scholarship can be taken at: United Arab Emirates or Abroad
Eligibility:-Must be a
current PhD student at an accredited university in good academic standing.
-Must have a minimum TOEFL score of 600 or IELTS score of 6.5
-All PhD coursework must be complete and applicant should be ready to conduct
the field research component of their dissertation.
-Research proposal must be approved (or in the process of being approved) by
the applicant’s advisor and graduate program. Proposed research must have IRB
approval from the applicant’s home institution.
-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.
current PhD student at an accredited university in good academic standing.
-Must have a minimum TOEFL score of 600 or IELTS score of 6.5
-All PhD coursework must be complete and applicant should be ready to conduct
the field research component of their dissertation.
-Research proposal must be approved (or in the process of being approved) by
the applicant’s advisor and graduate program. Proposed research must have IRB
approval from the applicant’s home institution.
-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.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: The International students can apply for this
scholarship.
Countries: The International students can apply for this
scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The Al Qasimi Foundation’s Doctoral Research Grants encourage scholars
from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research
toward informing policy making 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.
from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research
toward informing policy making 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.
Number of awards offered: Two Scholarships are offered.
What does it cover?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.
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.
Selection Criteria: If an applicant meets the minimum eligibility criteria noted above,
they are encouraged to apply for a Doctoral Research Grant. The Grant is
awarded based on merit as measured by academic performance and relevance of
research proposal. 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.
they are encouraged to apply for a Doctoral Research Grant. The Grant is
awarded based on merit as measured by academic performance and relevance of
research proposal. 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.
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.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till March 1, 2013.
