The Emirates Foundation, one of the UAE's leading philanthropic institutions, today announced a call for submission of original research proposals from the UAE in the fields of science and engineering, Information Technology and Environmental Sciences.
In this initiative, the Foundation's private sector partner is Shell Abu Dhabi, who will be acting in an advisory capacity. Shell has been one of the earliest supporters of the Emirates Foundation, and remains committed to supporting initiatives focusing on the human capacity development of UAE nationals.
Research projects that meet selection criteria will be awarded grants of up to Dhs 200,000. Dates for the submission of applications are June 1, 2008 and October 1. Winning projects will be announced in July and November 2008 respectively.
"This is the first time that independent research grants have been offered in the UAE," said Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, managing director of the Foundation.
The Foundation, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi crown prince and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces, is breaking new ground in its commitment to supporting scientific research and promoting technological and scientific advancement in the nation.
Applicants are required to complete applications that include a summary of the project; laying out clear objectives plus the phases of implementation necessary for achieving them and a detailed budget. They are also expected to foresee potential pitfalls and to devise mechanisms to overcome or reduce these. A statement of qualification and a review of existing literature on the topic also feature as prerequisites for every grant submission.
"We strongly encourage project applications that include the participation and empowerment of UAE national students," said Dr. Abdulaziz Al Fahim, senior executive advisor for Science and Technology at the Emirates Foundation. "This will not only provide a valuable national dimension to any application, it will also help to enhance the academic careers and research skills of students from the UAE." Nejib Zaafrani, Shell Abu Dhabi's managing director, explained that Shell has always been very active in supporting the community in Abu Dhabi. "One of the key areas we focus on is education, and we are very proud to be associated with the Emirates Foundation in this initiative, as well as the other programmes on which we work with them".
Each application will be evaluated by a formal Review Committee that consists of independent and professional scholars and practitioners working in the relevant field.
Proposals from university researchers should additionally undergo internal review and evaluation by their governing university or institutional body before being submitted. Resulting evaluations must be included with the application.
Other proposals should be accompanied by a letter of support from the researcher's employer or the relevant institution.
More information and application forms can be found on the Emirates Foundation website: www.emiratesfoundation.ae under Grants and Scholarships. Proposals for Science and Engineering and Information Technology should be sent to: stresearch@emiratesfoundation.ae
In this initiative, the Foundation's private sector partner is Shell Abu Dhabi, who will be acting in an advisory capacity. Shell has been one of the earliest supporters of the Emirates Foundation, and remains committed to supporting initiatives focusing on the human capacity development of UAE nationals.
Research projects that meet selection criteria will be awarded grants of up to Dhs 200,000. Dates for the submission of applications are June 1, 2008 and October 1. Winning projects will be announced in July and November 2008 respectively.
"This is the first time that independent research grants have been offered in the UAE," said Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, managing director of the Foundation.
The Foundation, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi crown prince and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces, is breaking new ground in its commitment to supporting scientific research and promoting technological and scientific advancement in the nation.
Applicants are required to complete applications that include a summary of the project; laying out clear objectives plus the phases of implementation necessary for achieving them and a detailed budget. They are also expected to foresee potential pitfalls and to devise mechanisms to overcome or reduce these. A statement of qualification and a review of existing literature on the topic also feature as prerequisites for every grant submission.
"We strongly encourage project applications that include the participation and empowerment of UAE national students," said Dr. Abdulaziz Al Fahim, senior executive advisor for Science and Technology at the Emirates Foundation. "This will not only provide a valuable national dimension to any application, it will also help to enhance the academic careers and research skills of students from the UAE." Nejib Zaafrani, Shell Abu Dhabi's managing director, explained that Shell has always been very active in supporting the community in Abu Dhabi. "One of the key areas we focus on is education, and we are very proud to be associated with the Emirates Foundation in this initiative, as well as the other programmes on which we work with them".
Each application will be evaluated by a formal Review Committee that consists of independent and professional scholars and practitioners working in the relevant field.
Proposals from university researchers should additionally undergo internal review and evaluation by their governing university or institutional body before being submitted. Resulting evaluations must be included with the application.
Other proposals should be accompanied by a letter of support from the researcher's employer or the relevant institution.
More information and application forms can be found on the Emirates Foundation website: www.emiratesfoundation.ae under Grants and Scholarships. Proposals for Science and Engineering and Information Technology should be sent to: stresearch@emiratesfoundation.ae
Proposals for Environmental Sciences should be sent to: environresearch@emiratesfoundation.ae
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