The Al Qasimi Foundation’s Faculty Research Scholarship in UAE, 2013

Scholarship Description:

The Al Qasimi Foundation’s Faculty Research Scholarship in UAE, 2013 is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Research Grants for International Faculty Memeber at Recognized  Tertiary Institutions 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’s 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.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your  applications till February 1, 2013.

Further  Scholarship Information and Application

Degree Level:

The Al Qasimi Foundation’s Faculty Research Scholarship in UAE, 2013 is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.