Promote research on modern heritage in the UAE and its impact on the region, highlighting related initiatives from The National Policy for the Preservation of Modern Architectural Heritage of the United Arab Emirates.
The Modern Heritage Grant Program
About the Program
Under The National Policy for the Preservation of Modern Architectural Heritage of the United Arab Emirates, the UAE Ministry of Culture (MoC) in collaboration with Zayed University (ZU), and Majra-National CSR Fund, aim to support and encourage research and in-depth study on the UAE built heritage between the 1960s to 1990s through the establishment of the Modern Heritage Grant Program.
The program, offering up to 20 grants, aims to support critical investigation on modern architectural heritage in the UAE and its connection to the wider GCC region encouraging research and raising awareness of this period, and contributing to filling a knowledge gap.
Objectives
Research Type
The grant program offers four research types:
Creative Research Grant
Supports creative investigations that interpret modern heritage through artistic and design methodologies.
Eligible Outputs
Expected Duration
6-12 months
Scholarly Research Grant
Supports original academic and practice-based research.
Eligible Outputs:
Expected Duration
Up to 12 months
Publication Grant (New Category)
Supports the publication and dissemination of completed or near-completed work.
Eligible Outputs:
Expected Duration
12 months - 36 months
Research Initiation Fund (New Category)
This grant supports emerging researchers in the field and offers support through expert research mentors to support them with initial exploration of a research topic.
Expected Duration
Up to 6 months
Program Support
- 1-1 support sessions with grantees through their research period
- Administration and Meet & Greet Sessions
- Midway Presentations with prestigious regional and international expert guests
- Expert Mentorship and guidance by the Modern Heritage Technical Committee (MOC)
- Letters of Support from the Ministry of Culture
- Access to Zayed University Libraries and databases (physical and digital)
- Fully covered Final Exhibition of projects
- Annual Modern Heritage Symposium
