Become A Research Partner

Invest in the Future. Support Innovative, High-Impact Research 

Research is at the core of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi’s mission. Through its flagship institute, SAFIR, SUAD is driving forward research and innovation aligned with the UAE and Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 

SAFIR brings together world-class expertise from Sorbonne Université, Université Paris Cité, and Abu Dhabi-based faculty to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. With seven strategic research themes, the work reflects both academic excellence and real-world relevance: 

Join a growing network of international institutions, research labs, and industry leaders partnering with SAFIR to co-create knowledge and shape impactful solutions. Projects such as SCAI and the Ocean Institute exemplify the university’s commitment to collaborative, cross-disciplinary research. 

Partner with us to make a lasting impact — in the UAE, the region, and beyond.