United Arab Emirates University created this fellowship for national and international PhD students to conduct climate-action research at its Al Ain campus. Work may address climate resilience, sustainable energy, water management, ecosystem preservation, climate-smart agriculture or urban resilience.
The announced cohort runs from August 2025 to July 2029. Its application deadline was 31 March 2025, so this one-off intake is closed.
Benefits & funding
- Full tuition waiver.
- Competitive monthly stipend; the published call does not state an amount.
- Access to advanced laboratories, faculty mentorship and UAEU sustainability initiatives.
- Networking with international researchers, industry leaders and policymakers.
- Financial support to attend and present at reputable international conferences.
Eligibility
- Open to national and international applicants.
- Hold a relevant Master’s degree from a university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education, with a minimum CGPA of 3.3/4.0 or equivalent.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in sustainability, climate action and interdisciplinary research.
- Have publications in reputable Scopus-indexed journals.
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Application process
- 1Prepare a statement of purpose, academic transcripts and a detailed research proposal.
- 2Submit the PhD application through UAEU’s online graduate admissions system by the fellowship deadline.
- 3Shortlisted candidates are interviewed before final selections are made.
Program timeline
Application deadline
31 March 2025
Fellowship begins
August 2025
Fellowship ends
July 2029