"We recognize that we in RAK are only as good as the schools we have and without good schools we cannot realise our dreams or take hold of our future."

"It is my hope and that of the government of RAK that we will be able to have the highest quality teachers and as a result the highest quality schools"

"We need to encourage excellence in our schools now more than ever, as the Arab world is still yet to reach its capacity and is yet to realise its dreams."

"If we in the Arab world are ever to be more than just consumers , then we need to embrace innovation and discovery as never before."

Doctoral Research Scholarship

Summer Scholars Award

The Summer Scholars Award is for current faculty at recognized tertiary institutions from across the world. It is designed to sponsor faculty to come to Ras Al Khaimah and conduct research over the summer or during a sabbatical.

The award covers housing for a period up to two months, return economy class airfares and visa costs. This is in addition to providing an office space, administrative assistance and assistance with access to research sites and/or data.

Recipients are expected to write at least one working paper for the Foundation on the topic that they are researching and to give a presentation to members of the UAE research community.

To apply please send the following documentation to info@alqasimifoundation.ae

  1. Application letter introducing yourself and your area of interest
  2. Resume
  3. Research proposal (containing the research question, literature review, proposed methodology and expected results
  4. Letter of support from your university
  5. Letter of recommendation