Deadline: 1 April 2020
The Al Qasimi Foundation has announced the 2020 Call for research proposals related to coastal and marine systems from a broad array of academic disciplines.
Special 2020 Topics Call – Coastal & Marine Research: In addition to the Foundation’s main priority areas (education, arts and culture, public health, community planning).
Objectives
- Provide opportunities for individuals or organizations to conduct applied research or pilot initiatives that will have a positive impact on the Ras Al Khaimah community
- Encourage interdisciplinary thinking and solutions to public policy issues
- Foster high-quality research and development projects that strengthen the local capacity of Ras Al Khaimah and the United Arab Emirates
- Promote collaboration among individuals, businesses, academic institutions, and other government and non-government entities in Ras Al Khaimah, the United Arab Emirates, and overseas
Funding Information
- Start-up Funding (maximum 50,000 AED) for Individuals and Organizations in the United Arab Emirates.
- While the call for proposals is broad, anticipated outcomes should benefit the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in tangible ways. Long-term sustainability may also be considered based on the specified project goals. Up to two Grants are awarded annually. Grant recipients are expected to write one to two policy papers at the conclusion of their project.
Eligibility Criteria
The minimum eligibility criteria for prospective Seed Grant applicants:
- Applicant must demonstrate collaboration between at least two different organizations, one of which must be in the United Arab Emirates.
- Applicant must illustrate capacity to successfully undertake the proposed project or applied research based on prior experiences.
- Applicant must leverage matching funds, expertise, or other in-kind resources to achieve anticipated goals and outcomes.
- Proposal must focus on the United Arab Emirates, and specifically the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. If the proposal includes other locations, Ras Al Khaimah must be a significant emphasis and beneficiary of the project.
- Proposal must address an education, public health, urban planning/development, or closely related public policy issue relevant to Ras Al Khaimah and the United Arab Emirates.
- Applicant must demonstrate how the proposal aligns with the Al Qasimi Foundation’s 2013-2018 Research, Capacity Development, or Community Engagement strategies.
- Proposal must address sustainability considerations and anticipated next steps for once Seed Grant funding ends (as applicable).
Selection Criteria
- If applicants meet the minimum eligibility criteria noted above, they are encouraged to apply for a Seed Grant. The Grant is awarded based on merit as measured by a proposal’s relevance and overall strength. General sustainability and potential for impact are also considered in the evaluation process. The Al Qasimi Foundation Directors and Advisory Board serve as the evaluation and selection committee.
- The Grant review process is competitive. While the Al Qasimi Foundation receives many excellent and high-quality proposals, a maximum of two Seed Grants are available each year. The proposals chosen for funding represent the innovative ideas that align best with the Al Qasimi Foundation’s overall mission to aid in the social, economic, and cultural development of Ras Al Khaimah.
For more information, visit http://www.alqasimifoundation.com/en/what-we-do-l3/5/seed-grants