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.
| National Research Program (NRP) |
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| 1.1. Climate Change and Environment (CCE) – 2nd Cycle CCEC is a program designed to address critical priorities outlined in Qatar’s National Environment and Climate Change Strategy, fostering environmental sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change. Research priority areas include: 1. Environmental Quality and Monitoring 2. Biodiversity Conservation 3. Climate Change Impact and Resilience – Each award is up to QAR 547,500 per year for a duration of up to two years – Submission Deadline: 12 March 2025 |
| 1.2. Preserving Qatar’s Heritage Call (PQHC) – 1st Cycle PQHC is a program launched by the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI) in collaboration with Qatar National Library (QNL). The initiative focuses on enhancing the preservation and sustainability of Qatar’s cultural heritage. Research priority areas include: 1. Degradation of Iron Gall Inks and Verdigris in Islamic Manuscripts 2. Populating the Database for Inks and Pigments Used in Early Qur’anic Manuscripts – Each award is up to QAR 300,000 for a duration of up to one year – Submission Deadline: 5 March 2025 |
| 1.3. Life-Long Education Call (LiLEC) – 1st Cycle LiLEC is a program launched by the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI) in collaboration with Education Above All (EAA) to promote an environment conducive to educational excellence in Qatar. Research priority areas include: 1. Transforming Education 2. Workforce Development and Economic Resilience 3. Policy Development and Reporting – Each award is up to QAR 150,000 for a duration of up to six months – Submission Deadline: 5 March 2025 |
| 1.4. Qatar Logistics and Transportation Call (QLTC) – 1st Cycle QLTC is a program launched by the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI), in collaboration with Qatar Airways (QR), to enhance Qatar’s logistics and transportation sector through sustainable and innovative solutions. Research priority area: 1. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – Each award is up to QAR 300,000 for a duration of up to one year – Submission Deadline: 5 March 2025 |
| 1.5. Modernizing Charitable Sector Call (MCSC) – 2nd Cycle MCSC is a program launched by the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI), in partnership with the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA), aimed at enhancing the capabilities and effectiveness of Qatar’s charitable and humanitarian sectors. Research priority areas include: 1. Generative Artificial Intelligence Solutions: Exploring the deployment of AI to optimize performance in humanitarian and developmental work. 2. Creativity and Novelty in the fields of charitable, humanitarian, and developmental sectors. – Each award is up to QAR 150,000 for a duration of up to six months – Submission Deadline: 5 March 2025 |
| 1.6. Pathways Toward Prosperity (PTP) – 2nd Cycle PTP is a program launched by the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI) to address critical national priorities that support Qatar’s sustainable development and economic growth. Research priority areas include: 1. Enhancing Qatar’s Global Competitiveness in Talent Retention: A Survey-Based Study to Uncover Key Challenges and Opportunities – Each award is up to QAR 150,000 for a duration of up to six months – Submission Deadline: 5 March 2025 |
| 1.7. Path Towards Precision Medicine (PPM) – 8th Cycle PPM is a program launched by the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI), in collaboration with the Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI), to advance genomic and precision medicine research aimed at improving healthcare in Qatar. Research priority areas include: 1. Artificial Intelligence, Informatics, and Technology Solutions in Precision Medicine 2. Community Engagement, Ethics, Policies, and Implementation Strategies in Precision Medicine 3. Disease Risk Stratification in Population Groups 4. Integration of Genomics and other Omics in Clinical Diagnostics 5. Pharmacogenomics from Discovery to Implementation – Each award is up to QAR 800,000 per year for a duration of up to three years – Submission Deadline: 12 March 2025 |
| 1.8. Road to Biopharma Call (RTBC) – 1st Cycle RTBC is a program launched by the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), to foster innovation in biopharmaceuticals and enhance accessibility to high-quality medicines. Research priority areas include: 1. Advancing Biotechnological Innovation in Biopharma 2. Biopharma Ethics Regulation and Management 3. Biopharma Resource Centralization – Each award is up to QAR 300,000 for a duration of up to one year – Submission Deadline: 5 March 2025 |
| 1.9. Unlocking the Mind: Advancing Neuro and Mental Health Research Call (ANMR) – 1st Cycle ANMR is a program launched by the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), to advance research that enhances neurological and mental health and wellbeing in Qatar. Research priority areas include: 1. Epidemiological Studies on Mental and Neurological Disorders in Qatar 2. Precision Mental and Neurological Health 3. Emerging Technologies for Mental and Neurological Health 4. Neuromodulation and Behavioral Therapies 5. Neurodevelopmental Research and Early Interventions – Each award is up to QAR 547,500 per year for a duration of up to two years – Submission Deadline: 12 March 2025 |