Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, His Highness Sheikh Diab bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) today inaugurated Masdar’s 10MW power plant, marking the integration of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in the Middle East to the Abu Dhabi municipal grid.

The state-of-the-art PV plant will generate 10MW of clean electricity, which is an annual carbon savings of 15,000 tons – the equivalent of taking 3,300 cars off Abu Dhabi’s roads each year.

The solar power plant will provide clean energy to the temporary Masdar site administration facilities, and power the ongoing construction activities of Masdar City. In addition, the plant will supply all the energy needs of The Masdar Institute of Science Technology, a graduate-level scientific institution dedicated to renewable energy study, which opens in late 2009.

“Masdar’s 10MW solar power plant is a testament to our leadership’s dedication to the advancement of renewable energy. The connection of this plant marks an important milestone in the development of Masdar City and in our emirate’s history,” said Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar. “We believe this is just the first delivery of the rich potential of solar energy and we will continue to deliver clean sources of energy to Abu Dhabi and beyond.”

The connection of the 10MW solar power plant to Abu Dhabi’s electrical grid was a joint effort by Masdar, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC) and the Emirate’s regulatory body, the Regulation and Supervision Bureau. ADDC, Abu Dhabi’s main grid holder is responsible for operating and developing the distribution networks within the emirate.

“Bringing new, clean sources of energy to the people of Abu Dhabi is an exciting advancement for Abu Dhabi Distribution Company,” said Mr. Ahmed Al Mureikhi, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Distribution Company. “We know that the next generation of electricity distribution means better integration with renewable energy sources and we are proud to have taken that step with Masdar”

The Regulation and Supervision Bureau, which regulates and awards licensing for power generation sources in Abu Dhabi, supplied Masdar with its first licence for renewable energy power.

This is a great example of entities in Abu Dhabi working together to find solutions that will advance the emirate’s goal of providing clean energy on a large scale. “ We are proud to be part of this landmark achievement,” said Mr. Nick Carter, Director General, Regulation and Supervision Bureau.

The 10 MW plant, consisting of 87,777 panels (50% thin film and 50% crystalline silicon) is projected to generate 17,500 MWh of clean energy each year (with a single kWh of clean energy being the carbon-offset equivalent of 0.8 kg depending on an area’s network and its energy-producing source.) With the construction costing Dhs185m ($50m) at an installed power capacity of 10 MW, the plant is also one of the most cost-efficient PV installations in the world in terms of its projected power output.

Construction on the 212,000 square meter plant commenced in August and was designed and constructed by Enviromena Power Systems. The 10MW plant was built using sustainable construction practices, including innovative techniques such as using concrete with a high slag content (GGBS) for civil works, reusing materials extensively across the site and avoiding environmentally unfriendly construction materials such as bitumen and polystyrene. Rigorous engineering design also minimized the total amount of steel used across the site. 
 

Masdar Institute joined HR at Masdar company to be the Platinum sponsor at the AUS career fair on 6th April 2009. The aim was to raise awareness of Masdar Institute graduate programs, admission requirements and scholarship opportunities. Lots of interest were expressed from diverse number of applicants. Follow up with those of high potential is under progress.

 

The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (Masdar Institute) announced today at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, that it has joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Initiative (MITEI) as a founding public member. The collaboration will support ongoing research and development of alternative and renewable energy technologies and solutions, as well as provide new opportunities to help meet the world’s need for sustainable energy supplies and practices.

"The Masdar Institute is excited to be deepening our relationship with MIT by joining this initiative. This is a natural extension of our mandate to help advance research and development in Abu Dhabi and worldwide," said Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar. "Our partnership with MIT has been at the forefront of our drive toward executing the wise vision of our leadership; growing Abu Dhabi into a centre of knowledge for alternative energy," he added.

The Masdar Institute is one of several public and private organizations in the alternative energy sector that have joined as members of MITEI. As a founding member, Masdar will have a seat on MITEI’s governing board. The Masdar Institute will also be directly involved in identifying sponsored research programs, and will join with other MITEI members in supporting the MITEI Energy Research Seed Fund program which funds innovative early-stage research projects solicited from across the MIT campus. As a founding public member of MITEI, Masdar will appoint post-doctoral fellows to MIT as well as explore opportunities to bring post-doctoral fellows to the Institute to further enhance its intellectual infrastructure and capabilities.

"As we press for bold answers to the world’s energy challenges, we actively seek global partners who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Given its demonstrated commitment to renewable energy research and experimentation at scale, the Masdar Institute is poised to make invaluable contributions to MITEI," said MIT President Susan Hockfield.

Professor Ernest Moniz, Cecil and Ida Green Professor of Physics and Engineering Systems and MITEI Director noted that "MITEI is excited that MASDAR is strengthening its relationship with MIT. To date, most of Masdar’s work with MIT has had an energy focus. Joining MITEI as a founding member will create new opportunities for Masdar and MIT to work together to help address global energy challenges through research and education."

The Masdar Institute, which commences its classes in September 2009, was developed in cooperation with MIT to be the world’s first graduate level institution dedicated to the study and research of advanced energy and sustainable technologies. The Masdar Institute’s longstanding partnership with MIT includes assistance in the development of graduate degree programs and recruitment of faculty and senior level administration, joint collaborative research, and outreach that encourages industrial participation in research and development activities.
 
 

MIT and the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (ADFEC) today announced the signing of a cooperative agreement preparing the way for MIT’s Technology and Development Program to help develop the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi. The agreement paves the way for MIT faculty, coordinated by MIT’s Technology and Development Program, to assist Masdar in the development of a postgraduate educational and research institute, making it the first institution dedicated to research-driven graduate programs in the region.

The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology is envisioned as the centerpiece of a multifaceted, regional economic development program-the Masdar Initiative-announced in April 2006 by the Abu Dhabi government.

"MIT faculty and staff will provide advice, scholarly assessment and assistance in connection with the establishment of the Masdar Institute," said MIT Chancellor Phillip Clay. "This includes working with ADFEC to develop collaborative research and create indigenous academic programs, to create a strategy for commercializing Masdar Institute’s research results and to build the institute’s organizational and administrative capabilities."

Efforts are presently under way for MIT faculty to assist Masdar with recruiting faculty and administrators, developing joint research and designing educational programs. Student recruitment will follow. The Masdar Institute plans to admit its first postgraduate students in Abu Dhabi in the summer of 2009.

"The Masdar Institute will serve as the nucleus of the Masdar Initiative, feeding it with talent and innovative technologies to enhance economic development and promote new industries using renewable energy and resources in the emirate and the region," said Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of ADFEC. "This cooperative agreement will lead to a superior relationship between the Masdar Institute and MIT to jointly address global energy issues."

Al Jaber highlighted the importance of developing indigenous R&D capabilities in Abu Dhabi to address issues of particular regional importance, such as energy, water and sustainability. "The guiding philosophy of Masdar is to transform the natural resource wealth of the country to a long-term, sustainable knowledge economy through the development of human capital that can effectively compete in the global marketplace," he added.

The collaborative research programs between MIT and the Masdar Institute will be interdisciplinary and will focus on areas central to the mission of the Masdar Initiative’s goal of diversifying the region’s economy.

The Masdar Institute will operate as an independent, non-profit research and educational institution, conducting courses in English and offering postgraduate degrees to men and women in the United Arab Emirates, Middle East, North Africa and the South Asian region. It will augment academic resources of the region by providing a suitable vehicle for expanding R&D, developing strategic alliances with global corporations, providing entrepreneurial opportunities for startups and training and educating a work force to compete in the global market.

 

The Khalifa Award for Education was established to reward the efforts of all who excel in the educational field, to celebrate their efforts and creativity, and to recognize their work in research, projects and programs everywhere.

The Award is blessed by the generous support of His Highness President of the UAE and is managed by a council of trustees, an executive committee and jury panels. The council of trustees has decided that the award is to be for all who work in the educational sector, whether citizens or residents. The Award has been extended this year 2008-2009 to cover nine targeted fields; five of which are related to the local educational field and four related to the Arab World. Our plans for 2009-2010 is to hopefully cover twelve fields in the UAE, the Arab World and internationally; as all activities of research and study in this field are interactive and beneficial to each other regardless of the country of origin.

We believe that this Award will be a great incentive for the development of education, supporting all those who put their sincere efforts into its various fields.
 

Less than three months after announcing a strategic investment into thin-film photovoltaics, Masdar, the Abu Dhabi renewable energy company, yesterday broke ground on its first photovoltaic production plant in Ichtershausen, Germany.

The plant will use advanced production technologies to bring PV closer towards grid parity, and enhance a local economy with a rich history of manufacturing and technology.

The $230 million (EUR 150 million) German plant marks the first phase of Masdar’s $2 billion (EUR 1.3 billion) investment in thin-film PV manufacturing, one of the largest investments ever made in solar. To be opened in Q3 2009, the plant has a targeted annual production capacity of 70MW, and will create more than 180 green jobs.

It will produce the world’s largest (5.7 m2) and most powerful PV modules, on equipment from the world’s leading supplier Applied Materials, to drive the cost reductions necessary to make solar energy an affordable reality.

As a leading global centre for PV technology, Germany was selected as Masdar’s first PV plant location. The German plant will act as a blueprint for technology and knowledge transfer to a 140MW Abu Dhabi plant, which will begin initial production by Q3 2010. Output from both facilities has already been committed to major PV system installers in Europe, and for Masdar’s own energy generation needs.

“Thuringia is a modern business location”, says Dieter Althaus, Prime Minister of State of Thuringia. “Within Germany we hold a leading position in modern environmental technologies especially in trendsetting solar energy. We are pleased that Abu Dhabi chose Germany and particularly Thuringia as a model for technology and knowledge transfer. Germany’s technology base combines well with Masdar’s vision to accelerate the development and adoption of clean energy solutions on a global basis.”

Masdar PV represents a significant advancement of German-UAE trade relations, particularly as it addresses a new area of cooperation in providing clean and sustainable energy solutions for both countries. The United Arab Emirates is one of Germany’s major trading partners in the Gulf region with non-oil trade, currently worth nearly US$7 billion.

In addition, it furthers Masdar’s existing investment and research ties with German companies and organizations, including Siemens, RWTH Aachen University and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR).

“Abu Dhabi’s geography and our vision to become a world leader in renewable energy, makes thin-film PV a natural area of focus for Masdar,” said Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar. “Germany, with its technology, highly-skilled workforce, attractive investment climate, and direct access to the European market, make it an ideal partner for Masdar.”

“It is especially satisfying to be working together in bringing the world one step closer to a future of clean energy”, Al Jaber added.

Present at the groundbreaking were Dieter Althaus, Prime Minister Thuringia; His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Mahmoud, UAE Ambassador to Germany; Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar; Dr. Hermann Scheer, Member of the German Parliament; Klaus von der Krone, Mayor Ichtershausen; and representatives from the Masdar PV Management team.

 

Few would associate running on a treadmill with helping fight global warming. But for residents of Masdar city, the carbon-neutral development being built near the capital, they will go hand-in-hand.

Cityscape Dubai heard yesterday that treadmills in the gymnasium at the Masdar Institute will generate electricity for its air-conditioning system.

Gordon Falconer, the property manager at Masdar, said the plan was one of a number of solutions to reduce the city’s carbon output. Other measures include banning car use and using environmentally friendly materials in building.

"Everything in the city will have a green story," Mr Falconer told an audience at the World Architecture Congress, running alongside Dubai’s largest property show.

Besides striving to provide a model for carbon-neutral living, the US$22 billion (Dh80.96bn) project, being built in phases at a site close to Abu Dhabi International Airport, will act as a hub for clean technology research and manufacturing.

Developers at Masdar say the city will be reliant only on renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, which will reduce the amount of energy used per person.

Khaled Awad, director of Masdar’s property development unit, said: "If you can bring down the energy demand, you can afford anything on your roof."

Masdar buildings will require 70 per cent less energy than traditional structures, he said. This means that whereas a traditional city of the same size would require a power plant with a capacity of 800 megawatts, the one serving Masdar should need only 230mw.

So far, the only challenge to Masdar meeting its objective was its laboratory buildings, which require air-conditioning throughout the day and run complex equipment.

"Most of our labs will consume more energy than the masterplan anticipated," he said. One way to solve the issue could involve capturing the large amount of heat generated through the operation of lab equipment. This heat can then be reused to generate energy.

A project of the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar will be developed in phases. When complete in 2016, it will be home to 90,000 people. The city will use several times less water than is the norm in the country, and aims to produce no waste whatsoever.

People will be encouraged to walk or use the city’s rapid transit system, which will consist of electric, driverless vehicles, each carrying between four and six passengers.

 

Abu Dhabi on Saturday broke ground on Masdar City, the world’s first zero-carbon, zero-waste, car-free city. The milestone event was marked by the laying of a virtual cornerstone by General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and a visually stunning production depicting life in the city.

In conjunction with the groundbreaking, Masdar CEO Dr Sultan Al Jaber confirmed a total development budget for the city of $22 billion (Dh80.7bn). An essential driver for the development of the city is carbon finance. Carbon emissions reduced by Masdar City will be monetised under the Kyoto Protocol’s clean development mechanism.

In addition to full-time residents, Masdar City will seek to attract and encourage collaboration between experts in sustainable transportation; waste management; water and wastewater conservation; green construction, buildings and industrial materials; recycling; biodiversity; climate change, renewable energy and green financial institutions.

Masdarwill maximise the benefits of sustainable technologies, such as photovoltaic cells and concentrated solar power through an integrated planning and design approach.

By implementing these technologies, Masdar City will save the equivalent of more than $2bn in oil over the next 25 years, based on today’s energy prices. The city will also create more than 70,000 jobs and will add more than two per cent to Abu Dhabi’s annual GDP.

"We are creating a city where residents and commuters will live the highest quality of life with the lowest environmental footprint," said Dr Al Jaber. "Masdar City will become the world’s hub for future energy. By taking sustainable development and living to a new level, it will lead the world in understanding how all future cities should be built."

The first step in the city’s seven-phase plan is the development of the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), the world’s first graduate university dedicated to renewable energy. Developed in collaboration with MIT and scheduled to open in 2009, MIST will maintain a body of students and professors focused on developing the next generation of solutions to the world’s growing dependence on fossil fuels.

The 6.5 kilometre district, located by Abu Dhabi International Airport, is designed by renowned architecture firm Foster + Partners and set to be completed in 2016.

The groundbreaking ceremony’s electricity needs and carbon emissions were entirely offset by solar power reserves produced by Masdar’s photovoltaic testing facilities. Since it began producing power for the national grid in December 2007, the facility has generated more than 5,500 kilowatt hours of electricity.

 

Abu Dhabi makes international headlines during WFES (24 January 2008) The global spotlight is currently on Abu Dhabi with over 200 local and international media attending the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 21 – 23 January 2008.

All eyes were on Abu Dhabi when over 3,000 VIPs and delegates attended the official inauguration of the WFES by General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The opening received a series of addresses from keynote speakers including, HRH the Duke of York and a unique address from the HRH Prince of Wales, via hologram. In addition to extensive Middle East coverage, the WFES has been covered by print, broadcast and online media from North America; Europe; Asia; Africa and Oceania. Those covering the opening included, BBC News, CNBC Arabia, CNN, Fox News, Reuters, Bloomberg, Agency France Press and Time Magazine.

"Abu Dhabi plots hydrogen future," BBC News featured, whilst International Business Times in New York, wrote "Abu Dhabi to invest $15 billion in alternative clean energy." Similar coverage continued in Canada, the UK, France and China and many more countries around the world. On Google News alone, there were 115 news stories about the WFES. Meanwhile, the number visitors logging onto ADNEC’s website, increased by more than 100% during the week commencing January 20th with unprecedented levels of visitors accessing the site from more than 100 nations around the world.

Simon Hogan, CEO of (ADNEC) said, "WFES, ADNEC and the emirate of Abu Dhabi as a whole received outstanding media support nationally and around the world. One of the primary reasons for the creation of the new state-of-the-art exhibition facilities in Abu Dhabi was to assist the leadership’s aim of increasing international awareness of Abu Dhabi. Events such as WFES generate a huge amount of positive publicity for Abu Dhabi and help establish the region as a hub for international events on this scale.

Work on phase two of ADNEC is well underway, with the Dh580 million ($158 million) project scheduled for completion later this year. Completion of the second phase will see the venue double in size to become the Middle East’s largest purpose-built exhibition centre. – Emirates News Agency, WAM

 

The Sunday Times – Robert Booth, 13 May 2007 – LORD FOSTER, the architect, is to harness the desert sun to create the world’s first city powered entirely by renewable energy.

Its 50,000 residents, in the Gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi, will live on streets modelled on traditional souks and medinas — but draped with shades of fabric that convert sunlight into electricity. At 71, Foster is entering the most influential phase of his career. He is completing the world’s largest airport at Beijing in time for next year’s Olympic Games; designing a canal to refill the Dead Sea from the Red Sea; and last week he sold a minority stake in his practice that values it at about £300m.

Abu Dhabi’s experiment contrasts with Dubai, the neighbouring emirate with smaller oil reserves, which is building a city of glass, steel and concrete towers reliant on energy-hungry air conditioning.

In Abu Dhabi’s green city, canals will run alongside the streets, some of which will be only 10ft wide to protect pedestrians from the heat, which averages more than 40C in the shade in the summer. In the desert outside Masdar City — "the source” in Arabic —fields of mirrors will focus the sun’s rays to drive a solar power station. Wind turbines will catch breezes from the Gulf.

Plantations of palm and mangrove will create a green belt around the city to provide the raw material for bio-fuels, a new industry that may one day supplement oil and gas revenues. The tiny emirate is the fifth largest exporter of oil in the world, but it is envisaged that Masdar City will not need a drop. “We want to position ourselves as thinkers and progressives,” said Sultan Al Jaber, the chief executive of Masdar, the company set up by the government to manage the project.

"Years ago in the Middle East we lived in a very sustainable environment. We are bringing that back by creating a compact city where people don’t need to use a car."

Abu Dhabi is in competition with Dongtan in China, which is trying to create the world’s first zerocarbon city on an island at the mouth of the Yangtse. The emirate believes it will win the race. "We are seeing a transition from the industrial age of human civilisation to the ecological age," said Peter Head, a director of Arup, the British engineering firm that is building Dongtan 
 
 

For almost half a century Abu Dhabi has been a world leader in energy production. Now the nation is keen to play its full part in the development and implementation of alternative sources of energy. Masdar is the catalyst for fusing research and innovation from the world’s finest academic institutions and international corporations.

The Masdar community along with its education and research, innovation and commercialization and production facilities will be located in a new walled city covering 640 hectares. The site is strategically located adjacent to Abu Dhabi International Airport, linking the communities of Raha Beach, Kalifa City and Yas Island.

Masdar City, through a micro-chip-like network of connections, will bring together the talent, expertise and resources to enable global technological breakthroughs in advanced energy technologies which will contribute to the future of environmental sustainability. The people of Abu Dhabi and the region will benefit from a new university education and research center, the MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology (in partnership with MIT), which will offer Masters and PhD programs in science and engineering disciplines focused on advanced energy and sustainability. Special economic zones will attract business and commercial partners focused on advanced and sustainable energy systems and technologies from all over the world, from tiny start-ups to major corporations.

From the construction phase onwards the Masdar project will create sustainable local employment, eventually facilitating a population of 100,000. The first stage of the development will set the tone for the entire project; the construction of a state-of-the-art photovoltaic power plant will deliver the energy required to build the entire new city. Masdar will be a compact, high-density city completely free from cars and their emissions; a world model of energy conservation with zero carbon emissions and zero waste. Compared to average urban levels, fossil fuel consumption will be reduced by 75%, water demand by 300% and waste production by 400%.

Cycling and walking will be the most popular means of travel. The masterplan means no one will be further than 200 metres from essential facilities, including shops selling locally grown produce. A fully automated, electric Personal Rapid Transit System (PRTS) will provide a flexible and comfortable alternative to private cars. A Light Railway Transport (LRT) system will link the Masdar development to adjacent developments, the international airport and in the future with the centre of Abu Dhabi.

A principal sustainability feature of the development is the integration of technology in the management of public spaces and the real time monitoring of energy use and carbon emissions. Masdar City will be a "smart" green city where digital management and intelligent systems with sensors and data mining will provide information to support the decisions of individuals and service providers.

Masdar City is designed in direct response to the local climate and cultural traditions, particularly its solar movements and prevailing winds. The city’s orientation captures cooling sea breezes from the North, whilst its perimeter protects against the warmer desert winds. The Eastern wall facing the international airport will be raised to provide a buffer, reducing aircraft noise within the city. Shaded by photovoltaic collecting canopies, courtyards and wind towers will draw cooling breezes into the narrow streets and filter the harsh sunlight, conjuring images of ancient bazaars and market places.

Construction materials with a high thermal mass will considerably reduce energy requirements. The relationship of one building to the next will provide shading and generate year round useable spaces in-between. Solar collectors to roofs throughout the development and wind turbines at the outskirts will power the city, making it sustainable with zero CO2 emissions. The perimeter wall will form an intelligent outer shell, housing the energy, environmental and recycling services.

Water management will be central to the environmental system of the Masdar development. A solar powered desalination plant will provide a potable drinking water supply.

Wastewater will be purified and recycled back to the city. In the process, it will be used to grow tree plantations, contributing to the biofuel strategy.

As the city’s population grows and water volumes increase, so too will the number of trees, a visual statement on the growth of the city. The unique design of its walled city will show both energy and water conservation can be achieved while also greatly enhancing the quality of life.

Masdar demonstrates Abu Dhabi’s commitment to the challenges and search for solutions to some of mankind’s most pressing issues: energy security, the environment and truly sustainable human development and provides a model for international cooperation and legislation.

 

MASDAR is seeking 20 of the brightest and most promising young UAE scholars for Fellowships at the most prestigious international scientific institutions.

Intent:

In April 2006, Abu Dhabi took a bold and historic decision to embrace renewable and sustainable energy technologies. As the first major hydro-carbon producing nation to take such a step, it has established its leadership position by launching MASDAR, a global cooperative platform for open engagement in the search for solutions to some of mankind’s most pressing issues: energy security, climate change and truly sustainable human development.

One of MASDAR’s key components is the MASDAR RESEARCH NETWORK (MRN) – a unique collaborative network of world-class scientists and post-doctoral researchers in seven leading global scientific research centres on three continents. The MRN is a nucleus of international scientific research in advanced energy and sustainability technologies which leverages the core research strengths of each partner to accelerate innovation and commercial development of the most promising technologies.

Scope:

MRN is now actively seeking 20 of the best UAE young Scholars for its International Fellowship Program. Scholars will be placed at one of the MASDAR RESEARCH NETWORK partners to earn their Masters and PhD degrees. The partners include:

Columbia University ( USA)
Imperial College London (UK)
RWTH Aachen University (Germany)
German Aerospace Center-DLR (Germany)
Tokyo Institute of Technology,(Japan)
University of Waterloo (Canada)
CIEMAT – Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology (Spain)

Scholars will experience uniquely rewarding opportunities by interacting with top global academics, scientists and corporations through MASDAR’s extensive network of world-class partners.

Upon graduation, each Scholar will be given the opportunity to work at the MASDAR INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MIST).The MASDAR Institute, founded through a cooperative agreement with the world renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will offer Masters and PhD programs in Science and Engineering disciplines designed to attract top-level talent from local and international universities. Graduates of the Fellowship will also have the option to work with one of MASDAR’s partners or ventures, to further develop and apply the scientific knowledge gained.

Current research tracks include: solar energy (photovoltaic and thermal); water technologies; carbon capture and storage; biofuels; energy storage; and energy efficiency.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will fulfill the following conditions:

UAE citizen
BS or MS graduate in engineering or science with a GPA of 3.2 or above
Strong analytical skills
Creative and innovative
Good communication skills
Dynamic and positive attitude
Ability to envision and help shape the future

The Fellowships will be competitively awarded according to academic excellence, independent intellectual contribution and commitment to purpose. Each Fellowship will cover educational and living expenses, in addition to a pre-set salary and foreign living allowance.

There are only 20 fellowships. If you want to be challenged and work with the worlds leading scientists and post-doctoral researchers and are interested in a fellowship opportunity which will shape your future, then send a copy of your CV and a letter of purpose to:

Fellowship Committee
E-mail: mrnfellowships@masdar.ae
The application deadline is May 31, 2007.