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The Al Qasimi Foundation for Research in Higher Education in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, is looking for a researcher to take a two-month sabbatical in 2024 and work on a project that "makes a positive impact on the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah community," per the foundation's website.
The ideal candidate should hold a doctorate or other terminal degree and have a minimum score of 90 on the TOEFL test, which is equivalent to 6.5 out of 10, per a press release.
The project must address "education policy or closely related social science issue or question," the release notes.
Interested parties can apply online through March 1.
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