al Mawrid Arab Center for the Study of Art
al Mawrid Arab Center for the Study of Art at NYU Abu Dhabi is a research center and archive dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of the visual arts of the Arab world. Through a range of activities that include fellowships, research projects, conferences, and publications, as well as the construction of a unique free open-access digital archive available on the NYU Special Collections repository, al Mawrid is a significant resource for scholars, independent researchers, and educational and art institutions.
Humanities Research Fellowships for the Study of the Arab World
The NYUAD Institute has embarked on a multi-year research fellowship program in the Humanities. This program aims to help create an energetic, multi-faceted research environment for the Humanities and the study of the Arab world at NYUAD's campus.
The NYUAD Research Forums are thematic hubs for building communities of researchers across disciplinary boundaries. The Forums seek to provide spaces for new conversations and to support exploratory, innovative research and creative collaborations.
The Music and Sounds Cultures (MaSC) Group
The Music and Sound Cultures (MaSC) research group is a collective of researchers focusing on the multidisciplinary study of music from the Gulf, the Levant, East Africa, and South India. These researchers represent a broad spectrum of expertise, including ethnomusicology, machine learning, music composition, performance and improvisation, library science, computational modeling, and the digital humanities.
Akkasah: Center for Photography
Photography Archive at New York University Abu Dhabi explores the histories and contemporary practices of photography in the Arab world from comparative perspectives: it fosters the scholarly study of these histories and practices in dialogue with other photographic cultures and traditions from around the world. Through a range of activities, the center also supports the developing photographic culture in the UAE.
The Library of Arabic Literature offers Arabic editions and English translations of significant works of Arabic literature, with an emphasis on the 7th to 19th centuries.
Below is a list of research resources and helpful links. Further funding opportunities can be found here.
NYUAD Research Institute Centers
The NYUAD Research Institute offers substantial and sustained funding to support large, multi-year centers and labs that address questions of global and national (UAE) significance.
A number of institutional seed funds support faculty across disciplines in curriculum development, research and scholarship, and entrepreneurship, with fellowship opportunities specifically for junior faculty.
NYUAD Institute Conferences and Public Programs
The Institute brings together academics, professionals, and leaders from around the world to its academic conferences and public programs to discuss research areas and topics of local and global significance. NYUAD Faculty and Students are eligible to nominate programs for the Institute's public talks.
Creativity, Art & Publication (CAP) Grants
This grant aims to facilitate the preparation and dissemination of knowledge developed at NYUAD, promote academic excellence and innovation, and enhance intellectual and cultural dialogue.
Searchable Databases
GrantForward US and international sponsors. Use your @nyu.edu email address to create an account.
UAE and GCC Regional Sponsors
Abu Dhabi Education Council Open call for research activities in Abu Dhabi’s schools
Al Jalila Foundation Annual seed grants for research on health and disease
Arab Fund Fellowship program for faculty members of Arab citizenship
Arab Science and Technology Foundation Grants in a variety of science and technology disciplines, fellowships for women scientists
Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund Grants for plant, animal and fungi species conservation
Qatar National Research Fund Generally the lead institution in Qatar. Funding across all disciplines.
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) Grants in community arts and art education across a variety of artistic disciplines
Al Qasimi Foundation Grants in a wide range of disciplines focusing on research relevant to Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE. Annual Documentary Film Grant.
Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) Focuses on political, economic, social, military, and strategic studies research relevant to the UAE and Gulf region.
ETISALAT BT Innovation Centre (EBTIC) Research on information and communications technology (intelligent systems technologies); collaborations with industry and government.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences
Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical Research Collaborative research between Harvard Medical School and research centers in the Middle East
US Sponsors
Grants.gov US Federal Grants database, forms, and information
Other Sponsors
European Research Council Generally must be a collaboration with an eligible EU Host Institution, or must be research carried out in an EU or Associated Country
European Commission Most EU-funded projects involve collaboration between organisations from different EU countries or associated countries. A number of search services are available for finding suitable partners.
Australian Research Council Involves collaboration with an eligible Australian research institution as the lead applicant
Human Frontier Science Program Research in the life sciences
Foundations and Private Sponsors
There are many private sponsors, including for-profit companies and foundations worldwide, with a wide range of focus areas. We recommend using the searchable databases listed above to learn more about these organizations and opportunities.
Undergraduate Research Assistantship Program
Through the Research Assistant Program, NYUAD faculty may engage students to contribute to ongoing research initiatives and projects. Faculty who wish to advertise a voluntary research opportunity for undergraduate students may complete the Undergraduate Research Opportunity form. The position will then be posted on the Research Opportunities page of the student portal.
Research Assistantships and Art Apprenticeships for Visiting Students
This program is designed to provide highly qualified visiting undergraduate students from NYU New York and NYU Shanghai with undergraduate research experience under the direction of NYUAD faculty during a semester of study abroad at NYUAD.
Many programs and grants are available to provide students funding to conduct research.
Summer Research Assistant Program
The Summer Research Assistant Program provides NYUAD faculty the opportunity to appoint NYUAD students during the summer to work on tasks to advance faculty research projects.
Post-graduation Practical Training Program
The Post-graduation Practical Training Program (PPTP) allows faculty to appoint graduating NYUAD students to work on short-term research projects during the summer following their graduation.
A full list of programs within the Office of Undergraduate Research is available here.
Pre-Award: nyuad.grants@nyu.edu
Post-Award: nyuad.postaward-researchadmin@nyu.edu
Ethics and Compliance: irbnyuad@nyu.edu
Student Research: nyuad.studentresearch@nyu.edu
Arts and Humanities Research Platform: nyuad.arts.humanities.platform@nyu.edu
Bilal Orfali, Associate Dean for Research: bo29@nyu.edu