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1. Mubadala-Abu Dhabi University Collaborative Projects Awards (MuACPA) VI. Research Institutes and Their Role in Advancing Research and
2. ADU-LC Global Collaborative Research Grant Innovation

V. Research Support for Students: At the core of Abu Dhabi University’s 2025–2030 Research, Innovation, and Impact Strategy lies a growing ecosystem of
Research Institutes—strategically developed to catalyze high-impact, interdisciplinary research and to strengthen the
Research activities by students are supported through the following types of projects that are managed by the ORSP: university’s contribution to the UAE’s knowledge-based economy.
1. Undergraduate Research Scholarship The primary roles of these institutes include:
This scholarship aims to develop research skills among ADU’s top students and to contribute to ADU’s commitment toward • Driving Strategic Research Focus Areas: Each institute is aligned with national and global priorities, including
Abu Dhabi’s vision of a knowledge-based economy. The aim of the scholarship is to foster undergraduate research and sustainability, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and cancer research.
encourage our undergraduate students to engage in research at early stages of their academic careers to enhance
employability opportunities. This scholarship is granted to students who submit high-potential research proposals to the • Fostering Collaborative Research: They serve as platforms for cross-disciplinary collaboration among faculty,
ORSP and demonstrate an excellent academic record. students, and external stakeholders, including industry, government, and NGOs.
2. Undergraduate Research & Innovation Competition • Enhancing Research Capacity: By providing dedicated support structures, research labs, and access to specialized
expertise and facilities, the institutes elevate the research output and visibility of ADU.
ADU’s Office of Research annually organizes the GCC and MENA regionwide Undergraduate Research & Innovation
Competition (URIC). This competition aims at encouraging universities to promote scientific research among undergraduate • Translating Research into Impact: Institutes bridge academic knowledge and societal needs by promoting
students and to make it an integral part of university education, given the significance of scientific research in advancing translational research that can lead to commercialization, patents, and practical solutions to real-world challenges.
the country to the top ranks. Participating in this competition provides students with a great opportunity for competitive
interaction with students from other universities. Additionally, the competition serves to strengthen critical and analytical The flagship research institutes at ADU include:
thinking skills among undergraduate students and to enhance students’ confidence in their research abilities, to explore 1. Research Institute for Sustainable Futures
new frontiers in their fields of study and to prepare them for graduate level studies. The competition is the first and the
largest such event in the GCC and MENA region comprising all universities and all major disciplines. Focuses on innovative research in energy, water, food security, climate change, and circular economy to address
the pressing sustainability challenges of the region and beyond.

2. Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
Advances state-of-the-art research in AI, data science, robotics, and quantum computing to foster innovation
across various sectors, including health, education, and security.
3. Cancer Research Institute

Dedicated to groundbreaking work in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, leveraging genomics,
bioinformatics, and personalized medicine in collaboration with medical and clinical partners.
Through these research institutes, ADU empowers its researchers and students to be at the forefront of scientific discovery,
thereby -- the university’s reputation as a hub of innovation and academic excellence in the region.

VII. Innovation and Industrial Research Centers

Abu Dhabi University drives innovation and real-world impact through its Innovation Center and advanced research
centers such as the Graphene Center and Quantum Computing Center. These centers serve as platforms for applied
research, industry collaboration, and technology development—bridging the gap between academia and enterprise while
supporting the UAE’s vision for a knowledge-based economy.

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