The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is pleased to offer financial assistance in the form of tuition waivers to qualified Emiratis who desire to pursue graduate studies at the University. The program will be available to two groups of Emiratis students: (1) Full-time employees of the University and (2) Nationals at-large. For details of the Fellowship Program click here.

(Sponsored by the Information and Communication Technology Fund of the UAE) Announcement to Students for Scholarships (Bachelor & Master)

The United Arab Emirates University is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships to eligible Emirati students enrolled in specific majors related to Information Technology and Communications in the College of Engineering and the College of Information Technology. These scholarships sponsored by Information and Communication Technology Fund (ICT Fund). For details of the Scholarship click here.

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is pleased to announce the availability of Scholarships for UAE Nationals at PhD level.

The purpose of the Graduate Research Scholarships program is to make available financial support packages, to faculty researchers that would enable them to recruit and support highly-talented, research-oriented graduate students who will engage in active research in areas of strategic importance to the University and the nation.

Details on the Scholarship packages including a link to the application form, are provided below.  For general information on this or other support programs for graduate students, please contact the College of Graduate Studies at cgs@uaeu.ac.ae or +971 3 713 4048.

Note: The deadline for applications to the Graduate Scholarship Program is the same as the deadline for admission applications to the graduate program (For Admission Cycles and Deadlines Click here ).

Details on the Graduate Research Scholarships for National PhD Students and the application form

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is pleased to make available Scholarships for eligible international students to support their studies in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in any of the Colleges.

The purpose of the Graduate Research Scholarships program is to make available financial support packages, to faculty researchers that would enable them to recruit and support highly-talented, research-oriented graduate students who will engage in active research in areas of strategic importance to the University and the nation.

Details on the Scholarship packages including a link to the application form, are provided below.  For general information on this or other support programs for graduate students, please contact the College of Graduate Studies at cgs@uaeu.ac.ae or +971 3 713 4048.

Note: The deadline for applications to the Graduate Scholarship Program is the same as the deadline for admission applications to the graduate program (For Admission Cycles and Deadlines Click here ).

Details on the Graduate Research Scholarships for International PhD Students and the application form

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is pleased to announce the availability of Fellowships for all nationalities at PhD level.

The purpose of the Graduate Research Fellowships program is to make available financial support packages, to faculty researchers that would enable them to recruit and support highly-talented, research-oriented graduate students who will engage in active research in areas of strategic importance to the University and the nation.

Details on the Fellowship packages including a link to the application form, are provided below.  For general information on this or other support programs for graduate students, please contact the College of Graduate Studies at cgs@uaeu.ac.ae or +971 3 713 4048.

Note: The deadline for applications to the Graduate Fellowship Program is the same as the deadline for admission applications to the graduate program (For Admission Cycles and Deadlines Click here ).

Details on the Graduate Research Fellowships for all PhD Students (All nationalities)and the application form

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is pleased to announce the availability of new scholarships for Doctorate students.  The scholarships will be available on a competitive basis to candidates who are accepted in a Doctorate program and are selected by the principal investigators to join their research projects as student researchers.

The duration of a scholarship is generally four (4) years.  Interested candidates are advised to contact the principal investigator of the particular grant. Check the list of Research Projects Effective 2016, in order to get specific details on the scholarship or additional information on the project. 

To be eligible for a scholarship, a candidate must first apply to and be accepted in a Doctorate program at UAEU.  For details on the admission requirements of a Doctorate program and for applying online click here.

To apply for a Research Grant Scholarship, please complete the application form and submit (i.e., scan and email) it directly to the principal investigator of the grant of your interest.

For general information on this or other support programs for graduate students, please contact the College of Graduate Studies at cgs@uaeu.ac.ae or +971 3 713 4048.

Research Projects Effective 2018

Research Projects Effective 2017

Research Projects Effective 2016

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is pleased to announce the availability of new scholarships for Masters students. The scholarships will be available on a competitive basis to candidates who are accepted in Master's programs and are selected by the principal investigators to join their research projects as student researchers. The duration of a scholarship is generally two (2) years. Interested candidates are advised to contact the principal investigator of the particular grant. Check the list of Research Projects Effective 2016 in order to get specific details on the scholarship or additional information on the project. To be eligible for a scholarship, a candidate must first apply to and be accepted in a Master's program at UAEU. For details on the admission requirements of Master's programs and for applying online click here.

To apply for a Research Grant Master Scholarship, please complete the application form (link to application) and submit (i.e., scan and email) it directly to the principal investigator of the grant of your interest. For general information on this or other support programs for graduate students, please contact the College of Graduate Studies at cgs@uaeu.ac.ae or +971 3 713 4048.

Research Projects Effective 2017

Research Projects Effective 2016

• Award Benefits

a) Graduate Assistantships provide financial reward to students in the form of a monthly stipend that is calculated based on the average number of hours the student works per week.

b) The University provides medical insurance to Graduate Assistants if their visa is sponsored by UAEU.

• Student Eligibility Requirements

Graduate students must meet the following conditions and minimum eligibility criteria for Assistantship awards:

a) Newly enrolled graduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 or equivalent in the Bachelor degree, or in their Master if they have already earned a Master degree.

b) Other graduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) or equivalent in their graduate studies.

c) Other conditions imposed by the granting college/unit, if applicable.

• Duration of Awards

a) Graduate Assistantships are awarded for a period of one year or less and may be renewed, provided the recipient continues to meet the eligibility criteria of the award and has received good performance appraisal from the supervisor. 

b) Graduate Assistantship awards are to be made by the respective Deans of the Colleges, based on the available funds, upon the recommendations of the Chairs of the Departments and/or the Principal Investigators, if the Assistantship is funded by a sponsored project.

• Duties and Expectations

a) Each Assistant is expected to work on the designated assignments that are delegated to him/her by the supervisor.  The average number of work hours must not exceed 20 hours per week.

b) Graduate Assistants should have a generally defined role or work assignment, and a clear reporting line within the Department/Unit.

c) The supervisor is expected to provide the Graduate Assistant with oral or written assessment and feedback regarding his/her performance periodically.

• Availability of Opportunities

Opportunities for Graduate Assistantships may become available at any time, and hence may be announced or made known to students in different media and at different times.  Graduate students interested in applying for Assistantships are advised to check with their respective Departments, Colleges and/or the College of Graduate Studies.