The mission of Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is to advance knowledge and education by supporting original, competitively selected research in: the physical, life, and social sciences; engineering and technology; the arts; and the humanities. It will provide opportunities for researchers at all levels, from students to professionals, in the private, public, and academic sectors. The QNRF strives to encourage and support high-quality basic and applied research serving Qatar’s national needs and interests.
Recognizing the importance of introducing research in undergraduate education in Qatar, the QNRF is initiating the Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP). This program aims to engage undergraduates under the mentorship of faculty members in all universities in Qatar on research projects related to Qatar’s national needs.
The UREP will promote “Learning by Doing” and “Hands-On” research activities as effective methods for undergraduate education. Students will gain experience in research with faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and other undergraduates or research staff in Qatar.
It is intended to have two UREP cycles per academic year, one in the spring semester and the second in the fall semester. This second UREP cycle RFP is primarily for research proposals to be initiated in the fall 2007 and continue through winter 2008.
Timeline for the fifth UREP cycle 2008
Description
Date
Start of online registration by the Primary Faculty Member.
September 21st, 2008
Deadline for submitting the proposal online and the vetting of the RO.
October 13th, 2008
End of peer review process
November 13th, 2008
Announcement of awards and submitting the Annexes of the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for the fifth UREP cycle to the educational institutions, listing the titles of their awarded proposals with the names of faculty members and students.
