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5/7/25, 10:54 AM Ministry of Culture Launches ‘Modern Heritage Research Grants’ Programme to Support and Foster in-depth Studies of the UAE's …
into the architectural history of the pivotal era from the 1960s through the 1990s. 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.

For more information about the programme details and objectives, please visit the Ministry of Culture’s official website
at https://mcy.gov.ae/.

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