DOCTORAL RESEARCH GRANTS

Doctorate candidates from any country enrolled in a reputable university in the United Arab Emirates or elsewhere are eligible to apply for the Doctoral Research Grants.

Prominent university graduate analysts now have the chance to use the Doctoral Research Grants to realize their potential in novel applied research. Furthermore, the awards foster high-caliber research and strengthen the region’s capacity for analysis while fostering cross-cultural interaction and collaboration between internationally renowned universities and national institutions in the United Arab Emirates.

Eligibility and General Requirements

The Doctoral Research Grant Program is open to every CEU doctoral student who has passed the comprehensive exam.  Pre-comprehensive students (normally first-year students) may not submit an application.

1. According to CEU doctorate criteria, a study abroad program lasting up to six months can be a part of a doctoral program. Department to department may have different limits, especially if the PhD program receives outside funding. The department/program director may decide to enforce the fulfillment of the program’s residence requirements in addition to this.
2. Applicants must show how the suggested research or study relates to their thesis. The department/program head’s support and the written recommendation of the applicant’s CEU doctoral supervisor are prerequisites.
3. Students must have been granted financial assistance (such as a waiver of their tuition fees) for the duration of their research after being accepted as “special” or “non-degree” students into a university or research institute. The DRSG does not pay for the tuition fee. The needed tuition fee for the host university, if any, must be indicated on the budget form and subtracted from the total amount sought. In these situations, the student is required to pay the fee. The CEU award is intended to be supplemental and mostly pays for lodging and transportation expenses.
4. Each student is only eligible to earn this award once while enrolled in classes at CEU; it is not competitive. Nonetheless, the amount granted will be determined by reasonable expenses and financial constraints.
5. Up to 5,000 EUR may be applied for by students. The grant’s actual value will differ. The committee will evaluate each proposal on its own merits, considering factors such as the suitability of the budget, the quality of the cost documentation, the organization of the work schedule, and the trip’s relevance to the student’s PhD dissertation.
6. For any major expenses indicated on the budget form (housing, transportation pass, airfare/train tickets, visa fees, etc.), the student must provide receipts. (The student’s name alone should appear on all invoices, receipts, etc.).
7. The student must send in a letter from the host supervisor verifying that they attended and finished the research when they get back. You have to turn this in to the Financial Aid Office.

Application Process

Before applying, please review the grant handbook, as it contains important information for applicants and recipients.

1. Online application form in the grant management portal.
2. Two-page essay in the form of a cover letter outlining reasons why the applicant is interested in a Doctoral Research Grant. The letter should address (1) prior experiences, coursework, and skills relevant to the proposed field research; (2) how the proposed research aligns with the Al Qasimi Foundation’s mission; (3) what the applicant hopes to gain from the field research experience; and (4) how the field research experience fits into the applicant’s long-term academic and professional goals.
3. A CV or resume that lists your educational background, publications, research experience, employment history, honors and awards, and extracurricular activities.
4. A copy of the applicant’s most recent official transcript from their PhD school, as well as copies of all degrees they have earned.
5. Official copy of a TOEFL or IELTS score report (only necessary for applicants for whom English is a secondary language).
6. A copy of the preliminary or approved study plan. Please list any particular locations, specialized tools, or other resources needed to carry out the suggested research.
7. A completed grant budget template for doctoral research that includes the entire grant proposal as well as detailed expenditures.
8. Official confirmation from the applicant’s home institution that the proposed research has received IRB permission (or plans to get approval if not available at the time of application)
9. Two recommendation letters discussing the candidate’s suitability. The applicant’s doctorate advisor must write one letter, and another academic should write the other. The duration, scope, and character of the recommending party’s association with the applicant must be specified in both letters.

List of doctoral research grants 

1. Spencer Foundation 2024 Small Research Grants Program for Researchers Worldwide

The Small Research Grants on Education Program supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. We accept applications three times per year.

2. Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund For Sub-Saharan African Researchers 2024

The Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund was established in 2012, with generous support from The ALBORADA Trust. The Fund supports pairs of researchers (post-doctoral level and above) from the University of Cambridge (or an affiliated institution such as the Wellcome Trust San

3. Spencer Foundation 2024 Vision Grants Program for Researchers Worldwide

The Spencer Foundation invests in research to improve education, broadly conceived. We have identified a critical need for innovative, methodologically and disciplinarily diverse, large-scale research projects to transform education systems for equity. Importantly, we believe that ambitious research