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By doing so, we seek to uncover the cultural and artistic layers that have shaped our national

identity.”

H.E. further added: “These grants are designed to encourage rigorous research and creativity to

interpret our heritage with critical awareness and connect it to regional and global architectural
movements. By empowering talented individuals, we aim to fill knowledge gaps and transform

archival material into a living resource that informs and inspires future generations.”

The programme encompasses two primary research categories – creative and academic. Creative

research includes the production of films, illustrations, materials, and photographic works
highlighting architectural characteristics of this period. Meanwhile, academic research supports

the development of written works that explore various aspects of the country's modern architectural
heritage. Grants are available under multiple categories, including the Modern Heritage Research

Grants and Modern Heritage Research Fellowship.

Researchers, practitioners, academics, and individuals interested in the UAE’s modern

architectural heritage can apply for this programme, open to both UAE residents or non-residents.
Each project must be completed within a six-month timeframe, as outlined in the application

guidelines. Grants of up to AED 50,000 will be awarded per proposal.

The programme also welcomes project proposals related to or based on master’s theses, provided

that all submissions, including creative ones, are based on original, well-founded, and approved
preliminary research.

Applications for the first cycle will start on May 1, 2025, with submissions closing on July 31.

Grants recipients will be announced in October 2025.

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