Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) unveiled the second round of its research fellowship program, inviting scholars based in Qatar to explore the nation's rich history through the Library's exceptional heritage collections.

According to Qatar News Agency, the six-month residential fellowship, beginning in September 2025, provides selected fellows with a monthly stipend, full access to QNL's resources, and dedicated support to conduct original research.

Open to Qatari citizens and expatriate residents living in Doha, the program welcomes proposals across a wide range of topics-from social and economic developments to architectural traditions and natural resource management-spanning from the 18th century through to the 1980s. Applications are open until June 17, 2025, and the selected fellows will be announced by July 15.

Director of QNL's National Collection and Special Initiatives Abeer Al Kuwari commented, "The QNL Fellowship is more than a research opportunity - it's an invitation to rediscover Qatar's past and offer new perspectives on our collective memory."

Fellows are expected to dedicate 20-25 hours per week to their research, submit a final paper, and participate in presentations and discussions throughout the fellowship period.

The inaugural fellowship, launched in October 2024, highlighted the program's potential to foster meaningful scholarship and original research. The first round awarded three fellows whose diverse academic and specialized backgrounds brought fresh perspectives to the study of Qatar's history, culture, and environment. Their projects drew extensively on QNL's collections and digital resources, with each fellow crediting the Library's support and mentorship as instrumental to their work and discoveries.