CRID
Mission
The mission of the Center for Research, Innovation, and Design (CRID) is to become the premier platform in Dubai that delivers high standards research, innovation, and design in the field of Architecture, Interior Design and Visual Communication. The CRID is an Explore-Imagine-Create-Learn environment that will serve and reach out to local, regional, and global communities and will offer continuing education and training opportunities to the larger public of the UAE.
Activities & Services
Leadership
Facilities
Open and flexible meeting space is a key component for the CRID. In addition to the area dedicated to the center within the School of Architecture, Art, and Design, the center will have access to facilities, technologies, and equipment that are available at the SAAD, including but not limited to, virtual reality headsets and mat, 3D printers, laser cutters, studios, labs and classrooms.
Operation
As a facility within the School of Architecture, Art & Design (SAAD), the CRID will operate as a vehicle of collaboration among all faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the school and will provide a timeshared space with specific operational period based on recommendations and needs. The SAAD community can work as either individuals or groups and utilize the facility with other resources within the school and the university at large.
Resources for Researchers
AUD POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONS MANUAL
- Support for Faculty Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities (AD-FA-24)
- Intellectual Property Policy (AD-I-07)
- Research Ethics Policy (AD-I-14)
- Course Buyout Policy (AD-FA-23)
- Professional Development Policy (AD-FA-13)
- AUD Promotion Guidelines (AD-FA-05)
- Graduate Thesis Policy (AC-G-08)
- Graduate Assistantship Policy (AC-G-10)
GRANTS, FUNDING, AND SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES
- The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research
- Al Jalila Foundation
- Arab Fund for Economic & Social Development
- Alserkal Arts Foundation’s Research Grants
- The Arab Science and Technology Foundation (ASTF)
- Dubai International Award for Best Practices
- Fullbright Scholarship
- Austrian Scholarship
- Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship
- American Councils for International Education (ACTR)
- Australia Awards Scholarship
- British Chevening Scholarships
- British Marshall Scholarships
- CERT (Center of Excellence Technology Park)
- Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech)
- Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR)
- Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology
- Emirates ICT Innovation Center (EBTIC)
- Khalifa Fund to Support & Develop Small & Medium Enterprises
- Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation
- Telecommunication Regularity Authority
- Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research
- European Union Erasmus + Programme Funding Scheme
- France The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme
- Saudi Ministry of Education
- A*STAR Research Attachment programme (ARAP)
- Endeavour Leadership Program
- Madar Research
- Gates Cambridge Scholarships
- Germany The DAAD
- International Education Financial Aid
- Margaret McNamara Education Grants
- Open Society Foundation
- The American Association of University Women
- The Rotary Foundation
- The Saïd Foundation Scholarships
- The Swiss Government
- The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO)
- World Bank Scholarship Program
- OFID Scholarship
- NZAID Scholarship
- Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP)
- Australian Research Council
- Danish National Research Foundation
- Society of Research Administrators International (SRA International)
- National Research Foundation (NRF)
- Research Council of Norway
- National Research Foundation (NRF)
- Swedish Research Council
- Governmental Grants
