Dubai Culture ( Dubai Culture & Arts Authority) unveils the launch of the Etihad Museum Research Grant Programme to support exceptional innovative studies to explore Emirati history, culture, and identity. It motivates the creative and academic communities to contribute towards developing new creative content, enriching the academic research landscape and give a major boost and advancement to studies about the UAE.
This measure by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority integrates well with Dubai Culture’s commitment to preserve and promote Emirati heritage on the global stage and maximizing the role of museums in fostering research across various fields of cultural heritage and societal development.
Through the Research Grant programme, which falls under the Etihad Museum Cultural Season umbrella, Dubai Culture seeks to highlight the significance of the Etihad Museum’s rich archive, which includes historical artifacts , and historical photography collections.
Dubai Culture invites Emirati and UAE-based researchers, academics, historians, and those involved in the filed of creatives to participate in the programme by submitting innovative proposals related to the UAE’s history and identity. Applications for participation will be open until 20 December, after which a panel of experts and relevant authorities will assess the submitted proposals based on their alignment with the museum’s objectives and scholarly value; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed before the grant recipients are announced. The proposals must present original ideas inspired by the UAE’s history, culture, and national identity and should not have been featured in previous programmes.
CEO of the Museums and Heritage Sector at Dubai Culture, Muna Faisal Al Gurg, stated: “Etihad Museum is a significant national landmark, distinguished by its rich archive and unique collection of exhibits and documents related to the country’s formation and constitution. This has made it a vital cultural platform that introduces the UAE’s profound history and cultural heritage, which are key pillars of the nation. At Dubai Culture, we are committed to advancing academic research and strengthening the role of museums in supporting the local cultural scene. The significance of the Research Grant programme lies in its potential to transform Dubai’s museums into knowledge hubs, enabling researchers to explore the intricacies of national identity and local culture while enriching the historical narrative and studies related to the UAE.”
Source: mediaoffice
