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QAFCO Research and Development Grant (QRDG)

Program Objectives

Recognize the importance of research as the way ahead for building the knowledge based economy and meeting the aspiration on QNV 2030.
Support QAFCO’s strategy in creating the knowledge to enable Qatar to become self-sufficient.
Support QU’s Research Strategy in R&D sustainability and reinforce research culture and innovation in the QU community and provide a supportive research environment.

Stage 1; Extended-Abstracts:

Timeline

Submission Open	March 16^th, 2020
Submission Deadline	September 30^th,2020 (12:00PM - Noon)
Award start date	October 15^th, 2020
Stage 1 Completion (Proof of Concept Submission)	March 23^th, 2021
Research areas	Process enhancement Environmental studies Climate change adaptation Soil health management
Award budget	US 5,000 $ per project Postponed until further notice
How to apply	Upload the Extended Abstract online through iGrants https://www.conftool.org/igrants/
QRDG program contact	igrants@qu.edu.qa

QRDG 2020 – Application Template

QRDG 2020 - Guidelines

Stage 2; Project:

(Only selected ideas from Stage 1 will be invited to submit an application to continue as a project)

Timeline

Proof of Concept Selection	March 30^th, 2021 (12:00 PM - Noon)
Project start date	May 1^st, 2021
Stage 2 Completion (End of Projects)	June 15^th, 2022
Award budget	Up to US 70,000 $ per project (duration: 1 year)
QRDG program contact	igrants@qu.edu.qa