Deadline: 16-Jan-23
To respond to the local and global challenges of cancer disease, and to help the UAE develop the capacity to address this dilemma and other diseases in future, Al Jalila Foundation is inviting applications to conduct a 2-year research study relevant to the UAE on cancer.
The main aim of the Research Grants is to encourage research activities relevant to the UAE and the region. Grants will only be provided to research proposals meeting the minimum requirements as measured by their scientific worthiness and practicality. The scientific worthiness of each application will be assessed by the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of Al Jalila Foundation with the support from International Peer Reviewers, and experts in the topic proposed.
Research Prorities
- Accurate diagnostic methods.
- Novel therapies.
- Encouraged Cancer themes: Breast Cancer, Intestinal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Ovarian Cancer.
- Other Cancer focused topics will also be considered
Funding Information
There is no minimum for the grant amount but the maximum is AED 300,000 for a 2-year research. Applications requesting beyond the maximum grant amount will be rejected.
Eligibility Criteria
- A UAE National or a legal resident of the UAE.
- The proposed research work should be conducted in the UAE.
- The Primary Investigator (PI) must be employed by an institution or partnering with an institution granting access to the facilities required to realise the research proposal.
- The PI should have suitable qualifications to conduct the proposed research as reviewed by SAC.
- The PI should have a track record in research with publications in high impact international journals.
- It is expected that the PI shall satisfy high standards of behaviour and character at all times. Any incidents or adverse indicators at any time would affect the continuity of the sanctioned grant.
- Chairperson and Members of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of Al Jalila Foundation are not eligible to apply for the grant.
For more information, visit https://www.aljalilafoundation.ae/what-we-do/research/seed-grants/