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QNRF awards $121 million in research funding to national priority projects

05/15/2013 QNRF awards $121 million in research funding to national priority projects
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) has announced new research grants worth a total of $121 million today, under its flagship funding program, the National Priorities Research Program (NPRP).

QNRF 5th Annual Forum

05/15/2013 QNRF 5th Annual Forum
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) will hold its fifth Annual Forum today at the Qatar National Convention Centre, where the national funding agency will share its five year strategy and announce the results of its sixth National Priorities Research Program cycle.

Qatar National Research Fund awards three “exceptional” research projects worth $10.4 million

04/01/2013 Qatar National Research Fund awards three “exceptional” research projects worth $10.4 million
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) has awarded funding to three major research projects that will expand the Qatar Exoplanet Survey, improve solar power conversion systems and evaluate a novel weight management programme for Qatari school children.

02/28/2013 Participation by Qatari students in QNRF Program increases by 58%
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) today announced the winners of its 13th Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP), with participation from 68 Qatari students, the highest number to date

QNRF project focuses on new approach to monitor foetal health

01/24/2013 QNRF project focuses on new approach to monitor foetal health
A research project supported by Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) could revolutionise foetal and newborn healthcare, it was announced yesterday.
Signal detection is being used to improve monitoring of the health of developing foetuses, with the promise of significant potential benefits.

Research studies link between wind and waves

01/15/2013 Research studies link between wind and waves
For the first time, fine detail about the wind and wave conditions around the coast of Qatar has been recorded. By arranging the most sophisticated equipment available on the edge of a 500-meter pier extending into the Gulf, a research team at Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) has collected detailed readings of air and wave currents around the peninsula. Their findings highlight a dearth of information on coastal conditions that have the potential to offer vital insights into many sectors.

QNRF launches a new cycle of funding for Junior Scientists

12/12/2012 QNRF launches a new cycle of funding for Junior Scientists
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) has announced the launch of the fourth cycle of its Junior Scientists Research Experience Program (JSREP), the increasingly competitive funding Program for Junior scientists.

11/27/2012 QNRF announces 16 ground-breaking public presentations, to be held at the Qatar Sustainability Expo, Doha International Exhibition Centre
11am to 1pm on Thursday, 29th November 2012, on the theme of Environment & Climate Change
11am to 1pm on Saturday, 1st December 2012, on the theme of Renewable Energy & Water Management
You are invited!

11/13/2012 QNRF awards research grants for junior scientists
Doha, 13 November 2012 – Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, has announced the results of the third cycle of its research funding programme for junior scientists.

QNRF and SEC collaborate to recognize budding researchers

10/09/2012 QNRF and SEC collaborate to recognize budding researchers
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) concluded the most recent cycle of its Secondary School Secondary Research Experience Program (SSREP) in an awards ceremony recognizing 89 outstanding student researchers.


Qatar National Research Fund launches sixth cycle of funding Program for ground-breaking projects

10/07/2012 Qatar National Research Fund launches sixth cycle of funding Program for ground-breaking projects
Doha, 7 October 2012: Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, has launched the sixth cycle of its competitive, flagship program, the National Priorities Research Program (NPRP), which funds research projects of national importance.

QNRF launches 13th cycle of UREP

10/03/2012 QNRF launches 13th cycle of UREP

Doha, October 3rd 2012: Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) has announced the launch of the 13th cycle of the Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP), its longest-running research funding program as of yet.

Announcing the Awards of UREP's 12th Cycle

07/10/2012 Announcing the Awards of UREP's 12th Cycle
Qatar National Research Fund, QNRF, announced today the outcome of the 12th cycle of its funding program; the Undergraduate Research Experience Program, (UREP).
UREP aims at spreading research culture amongst undergraduate students by engaging them in “hands on" research projects under the guidance of their academic supervisors. UREP also encourages collaboration between academic and non-academic institutions to promote cross-over of expertise between academia and other institutions in Qatar.

Qatar National Research Fund Launches Its Junior Scientists Research Experience Program

05/21/2012 Qatar National Research Fund Launches Its Junior Scientists Research Experience Program
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, announced today the launch of the third cycle of its Program previously known as Young Scientists Research Experience Program (YSREP). Now named Junior Scientists Research Experience Program (JSREP), it continues to provide support to Qatari and expatriate scientists starting a research endeavour independently or within a research team in any of the fields of science and technology.

Qatar National Research Fund to award $140.5 million to new research projects

05/15/2012 Qatar National Research Fund to award $140.5 million to new research projects
At its 4th Annual Forum, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) announced that it has awarded $140.5 million to research proposals that come under the scope of the National Priorities Research Program (NPRP), which has been specifically designed to foster a culture of research in Qatar.

First Award Announced under Qatar National Research Fund "National Priorities Research Program - Exceptional Proposal" Initiative

05/02/2012 First Award Announced under Qatar National Research Fund "National Priorities Research Program - Exceptional Proposal" Initiative
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, has announced the first award of the National Priorities Research Program - Exceptional Proposal (NPRP-EP). One of the six proposals reviewed has been granted an award of US$4.5 million over a period of five years.

Qatar University students' project takes first place in QNRF's Fourth Annual UREP competition

03/21/2012 Qatar University students' project takes first place in QNRF's Fourth Annual UREP competition
Doha, Qatar. 21 March 2012 – QNRF a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development yesterday announced the results of the “Fourth Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) Competition”

QNRF Announces The UREP 11th Cycle Awards

01/31/2012 QNRF Announces The UREP 11th Cycle Awards

Qatar National Research Fund, QNRF, announced today the outcome of the 11th cycle of its funding Program, the Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP).

Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) Celebrates Qatar National Day

12/15/2011 Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) Celebrates Qatar National Day
Doha, December 15, 2011 - QNRF celebrates the Qatar National Day. The
Public Relations Department of QNRF held a ceremony for QNRF’s employees
to acquaint themselves with the importance of the National Day to Qatar. A
traditional tent was set-up on QNRF's premises which were adorned with Qatari
flags creating a fabulous Qatari atmosphere.

Qatar National Research Fund National Priorities Research Program Proposal Submission Deadline Today

12/06/2011 Qatar National Research Fund National Priorities Research Program Proposal Submission Deadline Today
6 December 2011 (Doha, Qatar): Building on the success of a Program that grows bigger every year, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) announced today that all participants planning to participate in the 5th cycle of National Priorities Research Program (NPRP) should do so by submitting their research proposals to the registered Research Office (RO) of the submitting institution by 12 noon, today, Doha time.

QNRF awards certificates for first cycle of Secondary School Research Experience Program (SSREP)

10/03/2011 QNRF awards certificates for first cycle of Secondary School Research Experience Program (SSREP)
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), a member of Qatar Foundation, formally launched today the second cycle of the Secondary School Research Experience Program (SSREP). At an official ceremony held in honor of the occasion, QNRF’s Executive Director Dr. Abdul Sattar Al Taie and SSREP Program Manager Dr. Abdulla Al-Kamali also awarded winning projects from the first cycle.

QNRF Awards 30 Distinguished Secondary School Projects

09/21/2011 QNRF Awards 30 Distinguished Secondary School Projects
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, announced today the results of the first cycle of the Secondary School Research Experience Program (SSREP) which was launched in September 2010, generating a considerable response.

QNRF Announces the launch of the 5th cycle of its flagship funding initiative, the National Priorities Research Program (NPRP)

09/12/2011 QNRF Announces the launch of the 5th cycle of its flagship funding initiative, the National Priorities Research Program (NPRP)
Qatar  National Research Fund (QNRF) is pleased to announce the launch of the 5th  cycle of its outstanding international research funding initiative, the  National Priorities Research Program (NPRP).

QNRF announces outcome of 10th UREP cycle

07/05/2011 QNRF announces outcome of 10th UREP cycle
Playing a key role in supporting research initiatives in the country, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), announced today the outcome of the 10th cycle of its funding program - the Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP).

QNRF announces results of NPRP's 4th cycle

05/18/2011 QNRF announces results of NPRP's 4th cycle
Doha - May 18, 2011: At its 3rd Annual Forum, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, announced today that a total of US$121 million

QNRF's 3rd Annual Forum (English)

05/11/2011 QNRF's 3rd Annual Forum (English)
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, will hold its 3rd Annual Forum on Wednesday, May 18th 9:00 am at the Grand Hyatt hotel

3rd Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) Competition winners

03/23/2011 3rd Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) Competition winners
A project about "Down Syndrome in Qatar" takes the first place in the competition. Eight research projects compete in final round of the 3rd competition. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) supports outstanding students

02/24/2011 QNRF and QSTP launch collaborative Intellectual Property Management Project
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science & Community Development (QF) today welcomed the launch of a collaborative project between two of its member organizations Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) and Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) to evaluate and govern potential intellectual property emanating from QNRF-sponsored research in Qatar.  The Intellectual Property Management (IPM) project is yet another step. Creating a knowledge-based society, diversifying Qatar's economy and working in line with the 2030 National vision are among the common goals between Qatar National Research Fund and Qatar Science & Technology Park. Both have joined hands and welcomed an opportunity for a future collaboration. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) and Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) have launched a joint project to evaluate and govern the potential intellectual property emanating from QNRF sponsored research in Qatar.

01/30/2011 Announcing the Launch of UREP's 9th Cycle
Qatar National Research Fund, QNRF, announced today the outcome of the 9th cycle of its funding program; the Undergraduate Research Experience Program, UREP.

01/12/2011 Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) launches second cycle of Young Scientists Research Experience Program (YSREP)
Following the success of the first cycle of its Young Scientists Research Experience Program (YSREP) that was launched in May 2010, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is pleased to announce the launch of the second cycle.

11/30/2010 QNRF announces the awards of the 1st Cycle of Young Scientists Research Experience Program (YSREP)
The Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) announced today the results of the 1st Cycle of its Young Scientists Research Experience Program (YSREP). The cut-off score adopted was 80%, which resulted in six awarded projects, the total funding awarded in this cycle is US$1.4M, the awarded projects duration span between one and three years.

11/03/2010 The Second BNRS Survey is launched
Doha, Qatar-November 3, 2010: Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) today released the second Biannual National Research Survey (BNRS) results, representing data collected for the past two years starting from January 1st 2008 until December 31st 2009. The second BNRS Survey follows the inaugural survey, which included records covering the period between 1970 and 2007.

07/19/2010 Announcing the Outcomeof UREP's 8th Cycle
Qatar National Research Fund, QNRF, is pleased to announce the outcome of the 8th cycle of the Undergraduate Research Experience Program, UREP.

06/17/2010 QNRF announces the 3rd cycle awards and launches the 4th cycle of its flagship program NPRP
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) announces the research awards for the 3rd cycle of its flagship program National Priorities Research Program (NPRP), with a generous $ 113.8 million divided amongst 126 proposals from 14 submitting institutions in collaboration with 373 institutions for more than 49 countries. Recipients will be notified of their success today.

06/17/2010 QNRF grants $113.8 mn for 126 proposals
DOHA THE Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) announced the grant of $113.8 million for the 126 proposals of its flagship programme, the National Priorities Research Programme (NPRP), in its third cycle.

06/17/2010 Research sector sees huge growth
The Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) has transformed the research scene in the country tremendously and registered impressive growth, especially with the huge surge of interest in its National Priorities Research Program (NPRP).

06/17/2010 QNRF grants $113.8m for research proposals
DOHA: The Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) has granted a total of $113.8m to the 126 proposals submitted by 14 institutions for the third cycle of its flagship National Priorities Research Programme (NPRP).

05/18/2010 QNRF launches a new funding program for Young Scientists
QNRF launches a new funding program for Young Scientists

09/17/2009 National Priorities Research Program exceeds all expectations
Doha, 17th September - Following a large-scale communications campaign including public presentations, advertising and mass-emailing the National Research Priorities Program, the flagship program of Qatar National Research Fund, has achieved interest from researchers across the globe far in excess of projections.

02/05/2009 Qatar National Research Fund launches repository of 37 years of research
Doha, 5 February 09 - A comprehensive survey of Qatari research dating from 1970-2007 has been released online today by the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF). The Biannual National Research Survey is the first time that all existing Qatar research records have been collected and archived.

11/30/2008 Instructions for the hardcopy submission
As it was announced that Eid Al Adha holiday is Sunday, 7th December to Thursday 11th December, we have updated our dates of hard copy collections to be on the 4th of December, we also updated the communication telephone number to 4548056, QNRF proposal submission system has been updated so any LPI can now download their uploaded documents for printing through going to "Proposal Status" then "View Proposal" where they can review and print the whole proposal, they can also download. It is advisable to print the proposal after vetting. Please find below our updated communication with the changes highlighted in yellow.

07/12/2008 UK Presentations Update
Please note the following dates and timings for the UK presentations of the National Priorities Research Program.

07/01/2008 UPDATE on Qatar National Research Fund summer 2008 presentations in the US and UK
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is planning to visit the US & UK to present the National Research Priorities Program (NPRP) to interested faculty and researchers.

02/21/2008 Undergraduate Research Experience Program 4th cycle
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), a member of Qatar Foundation, is pleased to announce the 4th cycle of the Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP), which offers funds up to US$ 10,000 per student participating in an awarded research proposal. The total funds allocated for this year are US$ 2,750,000.

12/05/2007 Qatar Foundation announce Qatar's first international research awards
*Flagship funding program – National Research Priorities Program (NPRP)
* $25 million divided amongst 47 proposals from 10 Institutions
*Collaborative partners brings total to 33 institutions taking part

09/02/2007 Undergraduate Research Experience Program 3rd Cycle
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), a member of Qatar Foundation, is pleased to announce the 3rd cycle of the Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP), which offers funds up to US$ 10,000 per student participating in an awarded research proposal. The total funds allocated for this year are US$ 2,750,000.

06/25/2007 Reminder LOI due date
QNRF would like to remind you about the QNRF upcoming deadline for submitting the Letters of Intent (LOIs) for National Priorities Research Program (NPRP) which are due by July 1, 2007.

06/03/2007 UREP time schedules
The Qatar National Research Fund Announces the following time schedules for its Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP)

05/22/2007 Progress report due date for the first UREP cycle's awarded research proposals
The first UREP cycle awards were announced on March 4th 2007 and the disbursement of the first grant funds went smoothly, thanks to the exemplary efforts of all of the Finance Directors and departments involved.

04/26/2007 Launching the National Priorities Research Program
Qatar National Research Fund "QNRF", member of Qatar Foundation, is pleased to announce the launching of the first cycle of its flagship program, the National Priorities Research Program "NPRP", with total fund available of US$10 million which offers funds from US$20,000 up to US$ 250,000.00 per year for a period of up to 3 consecutive years for the successful proposal.


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