Dubai: Al Jalila Foundation has committed Dh8 million towards biomedicine research and education to promote health care in the UAE.
The Dubai-based philanthropic organisation is taking applicants to its fellowship and seed grant programmes.
Researchers can apply for seed grants of up to Dh300,000, which will give them the opportunity to investigate regional health issues through basic science, applied, or clinical research projects.
The grants are available to all nationalities, provided the research is conducted in the UAE. Applicants should hold positions at local universities, research institutions or clinics and will be assessed through an international peer review process.
The fellowships are available exclusively to Emirati biomedical professionals, offering them the opportunity to study at world-renowned institutions, with an aim “to migrate global best practice to the UAE.”
Health issues
Applicants will be considered by the foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board for a place on a three-month Student Research Elective or year-long Research Training Support programme.
The foundation hopes the funding will promote regional research into cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity and mental health. These five health issues have been identified by the foundation as a focus for the newly-announced Al Jalila Foundation Research Centre.
Dr Abdul Kareem Al Olama, the CEO of Al Jalila Foundation thanked “generous donors who are not only changing the lives of gifted individuals, but will help to better the health of the nation for years to come.”
The application deadline for fellowship and seed grants is June 15. Fellowship grants recipients will be announced by July 15, while seed grants recipients will be announced by September 15.
