Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre launches Fourth Edition of Research Grant programme

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre launches Fourth Edition of Research Grant programme

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has launched the fourth edition of Research Grant Programme, to support researchers in the Arabic language to submit high-quality projects that help advance the language, enhance knowledge, and promote scientific studies. The submission period closes on 29 February 2024. Launched in 2021, the programme offers six to eight grants annually in several fields, including the Arabic Lexicon, Academic Curricula, Literature and Criticism, Applied and Computational Linguistics, Teaching Arabic to Non-Arabic Speakers, and Manuscript Editing in all fields of Arabic language studies. It allocates an annual total of AED 600,000 for the grants. His Excellency Dr Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the ALC, said: “With the launch of the Research Grant Programme’s fourth edition, we are providing further opportunities for researchers to present quality projects that contribute to enriching the Arabic language, strengthening its position, and underlining its role as a fundamental pillar for thought and cultural identity, driving the advancement of scientific research and its impact across all fields of knowledge.” During the 33rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, which will take place from 29th April to 5th May 2024, ALC will release the works of the third edition of