Executive Director's Message Executive Director's Message Developing Qatar’s Future Science and Research Leadership QNRF PR / Monday, August 31, 2020 0 3495 I hope you and your families are doing well and keeping safe. I welcome you to the eighth edition of QNRF’s newsletter, ‘Research Matters’, providing you with a glimpse into the cutting-edge and innovative research funded by QNRF. Read more
Qatar achieves miraculous progress in food security Qatar achieves miraculous progress in food security QNRF ENABLING QATAR’S PROGRESS IN FOOD SECURITY SINCE THE BLOCKADE QNRF PR / Monday, June 8, 2020 0 6207 Qatar’s progress in food security since the blockade was declared against the country in June 2017 is something miraculous in such a short time, a senior official of a Qatar Foundation entity has said. “The progress achieved by Qatar towards becoming a food-secure country in a record time is nothing short of a miracle and it is manifested by several indicators, stated, Dr Abdul Sattar al-Taie, executive director, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF). Read more
QF launches funding initiative to tackle emergencies like COVID-19 QF launches funding initiative to tackle emergencies like COVID-19 QNRF RRC Call combating Coronavirus QNRF PR / Thursday, May 21, 2020 0 6705 RESEARCH projects designed to help children with autism learn from home, enforce quarantine measures, and safeguard mental health of healthcare workers, will be supported through a new, streamlined funding call launched by Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), to help Qatar combat COVID-19. With the needs of Qatar and the health and safety of its people as its priority, the Qatar Foundation (QF) member – which is the region’s leading research funding agency – developed the Rapid Response Call (RRC) from scratch in record time and accelerated the evaluation and funding phases to ensure that the proposed outcomes of awarded projects are met as soon as possible. Read more
Launch of Rapid Response Call (RRC) to Address COVID-19 Launch of Rapid Response Call (RRC) to Address COVID-19 QNRF PR / Monday, April 13, 2020 0 8798 This call is dedicated to providing support for projects that lead to rapid solutions based on research, development or innovation to address the challenges imposed by COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Launch of the 27th cycle of its “Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP).” Launch of the 27th cycle of its “Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP).” QNRF PR / Tuesday, April 7, 2020 0 7263 Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is pleased to announce the launch of the 27th cycle of its “Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP). The Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) provides a great opportunity for undergraduate students to experience scientific research and engage in various processes which are essential to build skills and contribute towards their professional development. Read more
BEST REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE OF AN OUTCOME (BRIO) BEST REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE OF AN OUTCOME (BRIO) QNRF PR / Monday, March 23, 2020 0 3680 Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is pleased to announce the launch of the fourth cycle of its “BEST REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE OF AN OUTCOME (BRIO). Read more
QNRF RECOGNIZES QATAR’S OUTSTANDING RESEARCH PROJECTS AT ANNUAL FORUM QNRF RECOGNIZES QATAR’S OUTSTANDING RESEARCH PROJECTS AT ANNUAL FORUM Proposals are designed to address Qatar’s greatest challenges and strengthen its society QNRF PR / Thursday, October 17, 2019 0 8493 More than 80 research projects focused on tackling Qatar’s most pressing issues have been awarded funding under Qatar National Research Fund’s National Priorities Research Program. Read more
QNRF ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH AWARD QNRF ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH AWARD Program recognizes local researchers and scientists, helping build distinguished careers QNRF PR / Thursday, October 3, 2019 0 8530 Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) – a member of Qatar Foundation (QF) – has announced the outcome of the fifth cycle of its Postdoctoral Research Award (PDRA). Read more
QNRF HOLDS INFORMATION SESSION FOR GSRA AWARDEES QNRF HOLDS INFORMATION SESSION FOR GSRA AWARDEES Awardees learned about QNRF’s policy and guidelines regarding their scholarships during the session QNRF PR / Wednesday, September 18, 2019 0 8560 Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) – a member of Qatar Foundation (QF) – has announced the awardees of the 6th cycle of the Graduate Sponsorship Research Award (GSRA). Read more
QNRF ‘Women in Science’ Fellow Explores Sustainable Water Treatment Method QNRF ‘Women in Science’ Fellow Explores Sustainable Water Treatment Method The fellowship was designed to promote a culture of research among women in Qatar Wael Khedr / Tuesday, September 10, 2019 0 6541 Dr. Deema Al-Masri, a research associate at Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University – a member of Qatar Foundation (QF) – has made significant advancements in developing a sustainable mechanism for wastewater treatment and reuse, as part of her work at the research institute’s Water Center. Read more