Alserkal Arts Foundation’s Research Grants

Research grants are awarded as follows:
– Grants for individuals – up to US$5,000
– Grants for duos/collectives – up to US$10,000
– Grants for independent publishers – up to US$10,000
Research grants are awarded in phases. The Foundation will work closely with the grant recipients to make sure funds are disbursed in line with research requirements.
Research grants may be used for:
– Rental of equipment required for field work (e.g. cameras, audio records, dictaphone) – – Rental of space required for video and/or audio recording (e.g. film studio, sound booth, editing suite)
– Transcription and translation services
– Video editing and/or sound editing services
– Website design and website development
– Editorial design
– Gratuities and fees for project support and assistants
– Honorariums for research collaborators, contributors, editors, copy editors, proofreaders Printing and binding of publications (print run of 500 copies only)
– Library and digital learning resources memberships
– Acquisition of primary archival resources and out of print books or publications
Funds may not be used for:
– Purchase of electronic hardware and media (e.g. film cameras, speakers, laptops)
– Purchase of personal items, health insurance, visa fees
– Purchase of books (in-circulation), monthly publication subscriptions
– Fees for personal one-on-one mentorship and/or courses, university classes, vocational studies, professional training programmes
– Postgraduate education (e.g. fees for diplomas, certificates)
– Participation (e.g. application fee, participation fee, booth rental fee) in fairs or trade market (e.g. film market, art fairs, design fairs)
– Shipping fees for personal items including books