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5/7/25, 5:02 PM Ministry of Culture launches 'Modern Heritage Research Grants' programme
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 AED50,000

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 1st 2025, with submissions closing on

31st July. Grants recipients will be announced in October 2025.

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