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c) A Scholarship award is valid for its duration provided the student

i. Continues to meet the eligibility criteria every semester and

ii. Receives very good performance appraisal from his/her research supervisor based on an evaluation that

the supervisor completes of the student›s research work and submits it to the College of Graduate Studies at the end

of each semester.

d) If the recipient of an award becomes ineligible by failing to meet any of the aforementioned requirements, he/

she will forfeit the award automatically and will be notified by the College of Graduate Studies accordingly.

D. DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS

a) Each Scholarship recipient must devote a minimum of 20 hours per week throughout the year to work as a

research assistant with his/her faculty supervisor.

b) Each Scholarship recipient is required to publish two research papers in refereed, indexed journals in the student›s

discipline area of research.

c) Scholarship recipients are not permitted to engage in any other work assignment or duties at UAEU or elsewhere

during the term of their award.

d) All Scholarship recipients are expected to participate in activities that empower their research training at the

college and university levels, when possible and in coordination with their supervisors. Furthermore, students are

expected to present and publish their research outcomes under the guidance of their supervisors.

E. Availability of Opportunities

Opportunities for Scholarships are normally available at the time of the student›s admission into a graduate program.

The number of awards made each year may vary depending on the availability of funds.

GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

A. AWARD BENEFITS

a) Graduate Research Fellowships are granted to eligible students and provide a partial package of benefits, which

includes full tuition waiver and health insurance.

b) Health insurance is provided to UAE national students if needed, and to international students if their visa is