The
Al Qasimi Foundation offers Research Grants for Current Faculty Members at
Recognized Tertiary Institutions from Across the World in UAE 2013
Study
Subject(s):
Course offered by the university.
Course Level:
This scholarship is available for pursuing research programme.
Scholarship
Provider: The Al Qasimi Foundation
Scholarship can
be taken at: UAE
Eligibility:-Current faculty member at
an accredited tertiary institution who holds a doctorate or other terminal
degree.
-Must have a minimum TOEFL score of 600 or IELTS score of 6.5
-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
IRB approval at the applicant’s home institution.
Scholarship
Open for Students of Following Countries: The International students can apply for this
scholarship.
Scholarship
Description:
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 months or during a sabbatical. Faculty Research Grants
cover housing for a period up to two months and return economy class airfares.
Duration of
award(s): Grants is
offered for two months.
What does it
cover? Faculty
Research Grants cover housing for a period up to two months and return economy
class airfares. In addition, the Al Qasimi Foundation provides office space,
research support, and administrative assistance.
Selection
Criteria:
If an applicant meets the minimum eligibility criteria noted above, they are
encouraged to apply for a Faculty Research Grant. Grants are awarded based on
merit as measured by academic achievement and relevance of the research
proposal. Demonstrated intellectual distinction and academic integrity, record
of scholarly research and publications, and reputation of an applicant’s
current institution as well as those where they earned their degrees are all
factors in the evaluation process.
The applicant’s
academic discipline is also considered, with preference given to those whose
areas of expertise focus on education, public policy, 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,
and while the Al Qasimi Foundation receives many excellent and high-quality
proposals, a maximum of three Faculty Research Grants are available each year.
Scholarship
Application Deadline:
Do submit your applications till February 1, 2013.
