CCAD Research Student Program Application

Application Instructions for Research Student Program

Please review the application instructions below carefully before beginning an application.

Completion of application:

• The process for the application will only begin once all required documents have already been completed and validated by our team.

• Applications must be submitted at least 8 weeks before the requested training start.
• Applications submitted on short notice of the start date will not be accepted for review.

Duration of program:

• The maximum duration for a research experience at CCAD is 12 weeks. Applications with requests for less than 4 weeks duration will not be accepted for review.

Training start date:

• Preferred start dates will always be subject to the approval of your specialty of interest.
• Training start date should always be a Monday.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who are eligible to apply to CCAD’s research student program include:

• University Students(Non-Medical/Medical)
• Interns enrolled in a Clinical Internship Program

General Application Requirements 

All applicants will need to submit and upload the following documents. Must be in PDF Format and must only be in 1 attachment (must be in PDF format and compressed in 1 file). Zipped files will not be accepted.

• Completed Online Application
• Non-refundable Application Fee of AED 225 (+5% vat) is applicable(CCAD Caregiver Dependents are exempted).
• Passport Copy (clear and colored copy)
• Residency Visa Copy for Non-UAE Nationals (UAE Residents only)
• Emirates ID (front & back) (UAE Residents only)
• 1 Photo (Passport Size)
• Health Insurance Copy
• Occupational Health Requirements* (see below)

Supplemental Application Requirements

All applicants will need to submit and upload the following documents. Must be in PDF Format and must only be in 1 attachment. Zipped files will not be accepted.

• GCP Training, CITI Training, or NIH Training for conducting human subject research project. This is required for anyone who is participating in research at CCAD.
• CV
• Letter of intent (cover letter)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation (from the chairman/section head or direct supervisor)

Occupational Health Requirements*

Once you have submitted your application, you will be required to provide a Health Clearance Agreement. This will be sent to you in an email from the CCAD Academic Office.

The Health Clearance Agreement must be completed by yourself and a physician witness attesting to your immunization history. Research Students cannot start the program without completion of Occupational Health.

Important Notice

Please read carefully

• All INCOMPLETE and submitted applications will be automatically deleted from our system. Please take time in filling up the form and uploading the required documents.
• Confirmation of training start date will only be confirmed once CID (Criminal Investigation Department) clearance is obtained by CCAD.
• Mode of payment details will be shared upon acceptance (CCAD Caregiver dependents are exempted)
• Research student are not employed by CCAD.
• Research student DO NOT receive any financial support, worker's compensation, insurance coverage, or other compensation from CCAD.
• Research student should follow all bylaws, procedures, and policies implemented at CCAD.
• Research student should follow patient confidentiality as outlined in policy “Confidentiality of Patient Health Information” (FIN_POL_110).
• Research student are asked to bring their own white coats and comply with professional dress code which is business attire and wear a white coat.
• Research student will not receive any academic credit that may constitute as added value to licensure or board certification
• In any case that you will not be able to complete your program, the Academic Office will not issue a Certificate.
• CCAD may terminate a research experience at its own discretion without any appeal process by the trainee.