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5/7/25, 10:43 AM Ministry of Culture Launches ‘Modern Heritage Research Grants’ Programme to Support and Foster in-depth Studies of the UAE’s …
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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