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UAEREP Launches USD 1.5 Million Grant for Cloud-Seeding Research

The grant will fund up to three projects over three years, with a max of USD 550,000 per year for each selected proposal.

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UAEREP Launches USD 1.5 Million Grant for Cloud-Seeding Research

The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has launched its sixth funding cycle, offering up to USD 1.5 million for innovative cloud-seeding projects. The grant will be distributed among up to three selected proposals over three years, with a maximum of USD 550,000 annually per project.

Announced at the 7th International Rain Enhancement Forum in Abu Dhabi, the programme seeks research in five key areas: optimised seeding materials, autonomous aerial systems, novel climate interventions, advanced modelling and cloud formation techniques.

Researchers have until March 13th to register proposals, with pre-proposals due by March 20th. Full proposals will be invited by May, with final submissions due in August. Winners will be selected through a two-stage merit review and announced in January 2026.

Since its inception, UAEREP has allocated AED 82.6 million (USD 22.5 million) to 11 projects, resulting in eight patents, with three more pending. Three new research initiatives are currently underway.

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