Doha: Qatar University (QU) has announced the launch of a new cycle of internal research grant programs, with the objective of empowering researchers at various academic and professional stages and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration at both local and international levels.

According to Qatar News Agency, the university highlighted that this launch is part of its ongoing commitment to supporting scientific research and advancing its role in national development. The new cycle covers a wide range of research tracks, including student grants, Postdoctoral Researcher Grants, National Capacity Building Grants, Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Grants, Humanities and Social Sciences Grants, International, Industrial, and Governmental Collaboration Grants, as well as Innovation and Knowledge Transfer Grants, and Direct College Support.

The newly implemented evaluation system is based on rigorous mechanisms that ensure integrity and transparency, involving specialized working teams and an integrated digital platform for tracking the evaluation process. A significant portion of project content must align with national research priorities, with external experts consulted as needed, QU pointed out.

It added that this framework is designed to connect scientific research outcomes with the needs of Qatari society, thereby contributing to the development of a sustainable knowledge-based economy and the realization of Qatar National Vision 2030. It also supports innovation, capacity building, and the expansion of international partnerships.