Student Research

• To identify students with talent and aptitude for research
• To help participants realize and fulfill their academic potential in sciences
• To encourage participants to choose science-based research careers
• To ensure the growth of scientific minds for further development of UAE

Students will acquire knowledge and practical skills in a variety of scientific fields, including:

1. Mastery of essential laboratory safety protocols and fundamental techniques in cell biology and molecular biology.
2. Proficiency in utilizing advanced laboratory tools and technologies in biomedical research, specifically within the context of cancer biology.
3. Development of skills in research design, focusing on health profession education and public health.
4. Exploration of medical education, healthcare management, and the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
5. Understanding the role of physiotherapy in healthcare and its integration into research design.
6. Application of computer simulations in the design of anti-cancer drugs.
7. Acquisition of dental carving skills and an understanding of simulation principles in dental procedures.
8. Learning about the microscopic world of microorganisms and their impact on human health.
9. Introduction to Human Anatomy, focusing on structure and function.
10. Introduction to Histopathology Lab techniques, exploring tissue analysis and disease diagnosis.

Applications are open only through the following [link]

Deadline January 13 – Notification of acceptance will be on January 20 – Maximum number of accepted students is 15.

• Only complete applications will be accepted
• Students will be notified when their application is considered for the interview phase
• To create a more diverse cohort of scientists, we will be limiting participants to a maximum of two students per school
• Parents and students are responsible for transport from/to GMU
• Graduation/completion date – June 2025

Application Documents Needed:

Personal Info

• Formal Passport Name
• Nationality on Passport
• Date of Birth
• Grade Level for AY 2024-2025
• School attending and curriculum for this coming year
• Advisor name and email
• Parent contact name, cellular and email

Documents

• Grade 9 & 10 / Year 11 & 12 transcripts, predicted grades, exam results (as appropriate)
• List of Grade 11 / Year 12 courses for AY2020-2021
• Recommendation (250 words or less) via email from one of the following: Science Teacher, Advisor, Principal
• Science course additional information for any secondary program, school course, extracurricular activities, etc.

Essay:

250 words or less via Email or Word Document (Formal with ALL Personal Info included in file):

Why do you want to join the GMU- Future Scientists of the UAE Program and how does it fit into your future undergraduate plans for a research or medical academic career in the future?  Please include your research interests for this program which includes GMU Faculty mentorship and potential research projects that could lead to medical publications as a research team.

Exposure to the university and lab environment along with insight to the work of the professors and students gave me wonderful perspective of what a career in the medical research field would look like, consolidating my desire to pursue this path in life.  The experiments we got to witness or even perform in the lab, like RNA extraction or gel electrophoresis, helped me better conceptualize the theory that I learn at school, and made me feel like I had an edge over my peers.

Divyanshi Mohnot
Gems United Indian School
Year 11- 2019

I realized that I am very good at working in small teams and with practice I got better at using equipment’s like pipettes, measuring the volume of reagents to be added, centrifuging solutions, and preparing slides, which are steps present in almost all experiments. I also came to know about the common mistakes which all make while performing experiments and how I can avoid them. This experience made me realize one of my strength- accurately following instruction and learning from my mistakes. I also developed my problem-solving abilities as each experiment involved certain level of calculations, calibrating instruments, and breaking down experiment into step and understanding its use.

Garvit Arora
Gems Modern Academy
Year 11- 2019

This program has allowed me to have a greater understanding of cancer cell functions, I am now able to understand basic techniques such as DNA isolation and how to measure DNA and RNA contents and assess their purity by gel electrophoresis and nanodrop. I would love to learn more about how cancer cells are targeted by the immune system.

Rosemary Woolley
JC – GEMS Jumeirah College Dubai
Year 12 – 2018

Research allows us to understand and see beyond what can be seen with the naked eye. My experience in the “Future Scientists of UAE” program, allowed me to expand my horizon, it has made me more experienced than other people my own age, and it will help me in determining which field to focus in my future career.

Ahsan Nayaz
OOB – GEMS Our Own Own English High School, Sharjah – Boy’s Branch
Grade 10 – 2018

To me, research is important as making discoveries can help people cure diseases. This experience has broadened my perspective and now I know that I definitely want to work in the medical field. As I am a social, visual and physical learner, being in the lab with my classmates has been very effective in developing my learning.

Tasnim Neetoo
WIS – GEMS Wellington International School Dubai
Year 11 – 2018