Al Qasimi Foundation Doctoral Research Grants 2026

The Al Qasimi Foundation Doctoral Research Grants are offered by the Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research in the United Arab Emirates. The programme is designed to help doctoral students carry out fieldwork and dissertation research that is relevant to the UAE, especially research connected to policy, development, society, and education in Ras Al Khaimah.

These grants are intended for PhD-level researchers enrolled at accredited universities who need support to undertake original doctoral research. The programme typically assists with research-related expenses rather than serving as a full degree scholarship. Depending on the project, support may include items such as travel, accommodation, and research costs associated with fieldwork in the UAE.

The grant is especially suitable for candidates whose work aligns with the Foundation's mission of informing policy and contributing to social and economic development. Applicants are generally expected to present a clearly defined doctoral research project, demonstrate its relevance to Ras Al Khaimah or the wider UAE, and show that they have appropriate academic supervision and institutional approval.

Applications are usually made directly to the Foundation through its grants or research funding channels. Candidates should prepare a research proposal, academic records, proof of doctoral enrollment, a project budget, and supporting references or supervisor documentation as requested. Because the scheme supports research activity rather than a standard taught programme, applicants should review the Foundation's current guidance carefully for the exact call, timeline, and required materials.