Heriot-Watt University Dubai’s Edinburgh Business School (EBS) has introduced its first-ever Fellowship programme to foster the growth of early career academics in learning, teaching, and research over a two-year span. Named the Provost’s Fellowship Programme, it aims to attract ambitious and talented individuals to the UAE, contributing significantly to the country's goal of ranking among the top nations in global talent competitiveness.
Commenting on the Provost Fellowship Programme, Professor Fiona Robson, Head of Edinburgh Business School and School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Dubai, said, “As a university, we have always been committed to nurturing early career academics. With this initiative, we are excited to welcome enthusiastic and ambitious recent PhD graduates who do not have significant teaching experience and are aspiring for an academic career. The Fellows will join one of our three Business School Departments which are Management, Accounting, Economics & Finance and Marketing & Operations and work collaboratively as part of the academic teams as well as begin their academic careers with robust support and guidance”.
Fellows will engage in teaching undergraduate students, developing individual research plans, contributing to course content and design, and participating in professional development activities. In return, they will receive support for enhancing their teaching skills, engaging and assessing students, research mentorship, and the opportunity to apply for research funding.
The UAE has long acknowledged the crucial role of foreign talent in driving economic growth and innovation. Consequently, a structured two-year Fellowship programme can position the nation as a leading destination for global talent, fueling the knowledge economy. By incorporating this programme into its strategic initiatives, Heriot-Watt University Dubai is not only supporting the UAE's vision but also setting a benchmark for academic excellence and professional development in the region.
