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Faculty Career Growth and DEI

We offer a professional academic environment where education, research and innovation flourish, with ample room for individual development. Faculty are eligible to obtain internal and external grants for their research projects, while staff members are offered avenues for professional development and training.

  • Interdisciplinary and collaborative environment
  • Academic freedom
  • Faculty mobility programs, Employee mentorship
  • Access to internal research funding & interdisciplinary projects
  • Clear career progression & development tracks
Career
Development
  • Clear promotion pathways with transparent criteria
  • Structured mentorship for early-career faculty
  • Professional development through workshops, training, and teaching innovation programs
  • Annual performance reviews to support growth and advancement
  • Research leave opportunities at leading global institutions
Research
Opportunities
  • State-of-the-art labs and research centers
  • Competitive internal funding and strong support for securing external grants
  • Dedicated department for patents, licensing, and startup creation
  • Collaboration with industry and government partners across the UAE and globally
  • Opportunities to lead teams of graduate students and research scientists
Diversity and Inclusiveness

Khalifa University welcomes international participation, both from faculty to further academic and research endeavor, and from staff members who play a major role in supporting and facilitating the institution’s operations and brand reputation.

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Nearly 400 faculty from 57 countries

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A total of 497 staff members from 37 countries

81.1

Scored 81.1 Points for International Research Network in QS 2026 Rankings

An environment in which diversity is acknowledged and recognized, DEI initiatives