TransformRAK Research Grants
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TransformRAK Research Grants support researchers' applied studies and pilot initiatives in education, public health, and urban development to deliver practical policy and community benefits in the UAE.
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Funder: Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Seed: up to AED 75,000 annually for 24 months | Acceleration: up to AED 125,000 annually for 48 months
Summary: Supports applied research and pilot initiatives that deliver practical policy and community benefits in Ras Al Khaimah and the wider UAE.
Key Information: The lead applicant must be a current faculty member at an accredited tertiary institution and hold a doctorate.
Description
TransformRAK: Research for Tangible Impact is the Al Qasimi Foundation’s competitive program for applied, interdisciplinary research addressing public policy priorities in Ras Al Khaimah and the wider United Arab Emirates. It welcomes individuals and organizations worldwide, with projects focused on education, public health, urban development, or closely related social science questions. Funded work must connect research with practical, evidence-based benefits for communities and policymakers.
Seed Grants support early experimentation, including testing prototypes, exploring data gaps, and piloting interventions. Acceleration Grants expand successful pilots and deepen their policy reach. Across both streams, the Foundation emphasizes sustainability, local research capacity, and collaboration with community, government, academic, and business partners. Recipients communicate findings through accessible policy publications, applied research reports, and Research Majlis presentations.
