QRDI/QNRF Funding Opportunities

Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council (QRDI)/Qatar National Research Fund Grants (QNRF)

The QRDI/QNRF stands as Qatar’s principal national research funding entity. Renowned for its commitment to nurturing human capital, QRDI/QNRF awards grants designed to enrich Qatar’s societal fabric while making significant contributions on a global scale, thus elevating Qatar’s prominence within the international research arena.

For a concise overview of currently available QRDI grant opportunities such as the Academic Research Grant (ARG), the National Research Program (NRP) and the Research Talent Program (RTP), please refer to the information provided below.

Further details can be viewed on the QRDI website.

Talent and Capability Building
1.1. Best Representative Image of an Outcome (BRIO) The Best Representative Image of an Outcome (BRIO) is a competition for selecting stimulating images that represent outcomes of QRDI-funded research. The competition aims to showcase research outcomes funded by QRDI and utilize them in QRDI’s public channels, encourage visual communication of science and research outcomes, and recognize exceptional talents in capturing and showcasing images and illustrations. Eligibility Criteria: – Only awarded LPI’s in any of QRDI’s programs (NPRP, ARG, GSRA, UREP, etc.) are eligible to apply. – The submission is On-going and it can be part of an interim or final report submission as well as independently by visiting https://oss.qgrants.org/ – Submitted images must be either:Photography: digital photographs and images from lab instruments such as sensors, microscopes, telescopes, etc. – Illustrations: drawings and graphics (hand or computer-generated) which clarify theories and concepts or recreate objects, processes, etc. Evaluation Criteria: 1. Judging will be based on originality, scientific impact, and visual impact. 2. All shortlisted images will be published online for public voting. The winners will be selected based on the number of public votes for each image.

Talent and Capability Building

1.1. Best Representative Image of an Outcome (BRIO)
The Best Representative Image of an Outcome (BRIO) is a competition for selecting stimulating images that represent outcomes of QRDI-funded research. The competition aims to showcase research outcomes funded by QRDI and utilize them in QRDI’s public channels, encourage visual communication of science and research outcomes, and recognize exceptional talents in capturing and showcasing images and illustrations.

Eligibility Criteria:

– Only awarded LPI’s in any of QRDI’s programs (NPRP, ARG, GSRA, UREP, etc.) are eligible to apply.
– The submission is On-going and it can be part of an interim or final report submission as well as independently by visiting https://oss.qgrants.org/
– Submitted images must be either:Photography: digital photographs and images from lab instruments such as sensors, microscopes, telescopes, etc.
– Illustrations: drawings and graphics (hand or computer-generated) which clarify theories and concepts or recreate objects, processes, etc.

Evaluation Criteria:
1. Judging will be based on originality, scientific impact, and visual impact.
2. All shortlisted images will be published online for public voting. The winners will be selected based on the number of public votes for each image.

Scientific Research
1.1. Islamic Affairs for Sustainable Development Call (ISDC) Announcing the ISLAMIC AFFAIRS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CALL by QRDIC and Awqaf. The Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council (QRDIC), in partnership with the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, is launching the ” ISLAMIC AFFAIRS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CALL “, a research initiative aimed at Promote Sustainability through Islamic Culture & Values. This call focuses on Assessing the Impact of the Ministry of Endowment and Islamic Affairs. Eligibility Criteria: – The LPI must be affiliated with an approved submitting institution inside Qatar – يجب أن يكون الباحث الرئيسي الاول تابعًا لمؤسسة مُقدِّمة معتمدة داخل قطر. – The LPI must hold an approved terminal degree – يجب أن يكون الباحث الرئيسي المسؤول حاصلا على درجة نهائية معتمدة كما هو محدد في قائمة الدرجات النهائية. – The LPI can submit only one application in this cycle. The count of an individual’s active participation in the ISDC, as an LPI or PI, must not exceed three roles – يمكن للباحث الرئيسي الاول تقديم طلب واحد فقط في هذه الدورة. إجمالي عدد المشاركات في هذه الدعوة هو 3 أدوار. Budget: – Each award is up to QAR 300,000 and a duration up to Twelve (12) months – تصل قيمة كل منحة إلى 300,000 ريال قطري وتصل مدتها إلى 12 أشهر.

Scientific Research

1.1. Islamic Affairs for Sustainable Development Call (ISDC)
Announcing the ISLAMIC AFFAIRS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CALL by QRDIC and Awqaf.
The Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council (QRDIC), in partnership with the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, is launching the ” ISLAMIC AFFAIRS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CALL “, a research initiative aimed at Promote Sustainability through Islamic Culture & Values.
This call focuses on Assessing the Impact of the Ministry of Endowment and Islamic Affairs.

Eligibility Criteria:

– The LPI must be affiliated with an approved submitting institution inside Qatar – يجب أن يكون الباحث الرئيسي الاول تابعًا لمؤسسة مُقدِّمة معتمدة داخل قطر.
– The LPI must hold an approved terminal degree – يجب أن يكون الباحث الرئيسي المسؤول حاصلا على درجة نهائية معتمدة كما هو محدد في قائمة الدرجات النهائية.
– The LPI can submit only one application in this cycle. The count of an individual’s active participation in the ISDC, as an LPI or PI, must not exceed three roles – يمكن للباحث الرئيسي الاول تقديم طلب واحد فقط في هذه الدورة. إجمالي عدد المشاركات في هذه الدعوة هو 3 أدوار.

Budget:
– Each award is up to QAR 300,000 and a duration up to Twelve (12) months – تصل قيمة كل منحة إلى 300,000 ريال قطري وتصل مدتها إلى 12 أشهر.

For further inquiries regarding program guidelines and project submissions, please contact the Office of Research Compliance at guqgrants@georgetown.edu.