International Collaborative Research Funding

In collaboration with the National Research Foundation (NRF): Building on the momentum of its previous rounds, the Dubai Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Grant Initiative is partnering with the National Research Foundation of Korea on a joint funding initiative that reinforces Dubai and Korea’s commitment to fostering global partnerships in cutting-edge research and innovation. The initiative will provide funding for pioneering research projects that drive advancements in Biotech and Environmental Technology (Green Tech), with a strong emphasis on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a cross-cutting technology. This strategic focus aligns with Dubai and Korea’s vision of becoming a global leader in scientific research and technological innovation. We invite researchers from Dubai and Korea to jointly submit research proposals for this initiative.

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Upcoming Due Dates

Call for Application:

15th April 2025

Workshop introducing the program:

22nd April 2025

Submission deadline:

30th May 2025 18:00 KST(Korea), 00:00 GST (UAE)

Announcement of selected projects:

September 2025

Preliminary Timeline

Friday, 27th June
Call announcement
Monday, 7th July
Introductory Workshop and submission start (10:00 AM GST)
Monday, 28th July
Submission Deadline (1:00 PM GST)
September
Selection of final projects & Final Announcement

Dubai RDI Grant Initiative Application Guidelines

Funding Overview:

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Application Details:

Evaluation Criteria:

Eligibility criteria for Applicants

Applicants for grant funding must:

Have a PhD degree in a field relevant to RDI

Be fully affiliated with a Dubai-based Higher Education Institution (HEI) or research centre

Have a displayed track record of research excellence

Affiliated Institution

Applications are subject to the official support of their affiliated institution providing the following supportive measures

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