من نحن

The TransformRAK Research Grants program from the Al Qasimi Foundation provides competitive funding for applied, interdisciplinary research that delivers practical policy solutions and community benefits for Ras Al Khaimah and the wider United Arab Emirates. Grounded in the Foundation’s legacy of scholarship, the program supports four core thematic areas: education, learning, and skills development; social conditions, policies, and quality of life; the creation and strengthening of sustainable social impact; and heritage conservation alongside cultural, social, and ecological development. Its primary goals are to drive positive community impact, encourage interdisciplinary public policy approaches, strengthen local research capacity, and foster robust cross-sector collaboration among academics, businesses, and government entities. The funding scope encompasses two tiers: Seed Grants, which offer up to AED 75,000 per year for up to 24 months to support early-stage experimental research (such as prototyping, data gap exploration, or piloting interventions); and Acceleration Grants, which provide up to AED 125,000 per year for up to 48 months to scale successful pilots. Eligible grant activities cover a wide range of research-related expenses, including travel, accommodation, research assistance, data collection, translation, equipment, events, and publication costs, as outlined in the Applicant Handbook. Target beneficiaries include local communities, practitioners, and policymakers in Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE, with a geographic focus requiring projects to feature at least one active research site within the UAE and demonstrate a clear, actionable benefit to Ras Al Khaimah.

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Applicants may be based either in the UAE or overseas, provided the lead applicant is a current faculty member at an accredited tertiary education institution, holds a doctorate, and is affiliated with a globally recognized, highly ranked university or possesses demonstrated equivalent professional expertise. To be successfully evaluated and considered for funding, proposals must directly address a Foundation priority or a closely related social science issue, feature at least one research site in the UAE with a clear benefit to Ras Al Khaimah, and include formal documentation confirming the submission of the proposal to the applicant’s Institutional Review Board (IRB). Additionally, applications must clearly demonstrate project sustainability and outline concrete next steps beyond the grant term. For Acceleration Grants, applicants must also demonstrate the successful prior completion of a pilot or Seed project to qualify for funding.

Post Date: November 2, 2026