Qatar National Research Fund
What is the Qatar National Research Fund?
QNRF’s flagship funding program, the annual National Priorities Research Program (NPRP) has been an unequivocal success, attracting researchers of the highest caliber, both at home and abroad.
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) funds and supports original, competitively selected research in natural sciences, engineering and technology, medical and health sciences and social sciences and humanities.
Established in 2006, QNRF actively seeks to foster collaboration between Qatar and internationally recognized researchers. It provides opportunities to researchers at all levels, from students to professionals; in the public, private and academic sectors.
However, its primary focus is to fund research in areas of national interest and importance such as healthcare, the environment and security.
The National Priorities Research Program (NPRP)
QNRF’s flagship program, the National Priorities Research Program (NPRP), provides funding for successful proposals of up to US $350,000 per year.
The Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP)
The first program launched by QNRF, UREP promotes ‘hands-on’ learning in undergraduate education.
Young Scientists Research Experience Program (YSREP)
Supporting young scientists and providing funding for research of interest to Qatar national priorities.
Secondary School Research Experience Program (SSREP)
Providing secondary school students in Qatar with the opportunity to develop scientific enquiry skills, understand research methods and introduce the idea of research as a career.
Did you know?
- QNRF recently launched ‘Research Matters’, a radio program broadcast locally by QF Radio on 93.7 FM.
