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Internal Funding Programs

Abu Dhabi University supports interdisciplinary research through internal funding programs that encourage collaboration across colleges.

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These programs provide seed funding for projects addressing areas such as:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
  • Sustainable Infrastructure
  • Healthcare Innovation
  • Smart Cities
  • Digital Economy

Internal grants help researchers initiate interdisciplinary collaboration and develop proposals for larger external funding programs.

Students participate in interdisciplinary research through initiatives such as:

  • Undergraduate Research and Innovation Competition (URIC)
  • Student research fellowships
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship competitions

These programs enable students from different disciplines to collaborate on projects addressing real-world challenges.

ADU researchers secure interdisciplinary research funding from:

  • Department of Health – Abu Dhabi
  • UAE government research programs
  • International research agencies
  • Industry partners

These funds support large-scale projects addressing healthcare innovation, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.

History of Research Funding

Discover the diverse landscape of research endeavours at Abu Dhabi University through our comprehensive list of research grants.

Internal Research Funding

External Research Funding

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We collaborates with global universities and industry partners

University of Sharjah – Research and academic partner of Abu Dhabi University.
University of Toronto campus – A research partner of Abu Dhabi University.
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Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) – A research partner of Abu Dhabi University.
University of Technology Sydney logo – International academic partnership with Abu Dhabi University.
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University partnership banner for GU-TUB collaboration
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Qatar Research and Technology Alliance logo – Abu Dhabi University partner
Logo of Beirut Arab University – Abu Dhabi University research partner.
The University of Arizona – A research partner of Abu Dhabi University.
Lancaster University – A global academic partner of Abu Dhabi University.
Carleton University – Academic and research partner of Abu Dhabi University.