Qatar University Global Research Collaboration Co-Funds Proposal

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources

Information and Communication Technology

Social Justice

Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery

Deadlines

Academic Unit:

Memorial Deadline: Inquire with RGCS

External Deadline: June 2018

Description

The objective of QU-IRCC is to bring together Qatar University (QU) and international researchers and innovators to collaborate on topics of mutual interest. There is a strong demand from the research and innovation community for a multilateral scheme, which would allow for societal challenges to be addressed, which is of benefit for Qatar and other countries. The QU-IRCC can be looked at as an instrument to pool resources at a multilateral level to support collaborative research and innovation projects. At the same time, the participating countries are providing funding only to their research and innovation partners. The QU-IRCC intends to develop a systematic approach to joint research and innovation activities between Qatar represented by QU and the participating countries’ universities. The QU-IRCC will pave the way for sustainable cooperation between research and innovation institutions in Qatar and the globe on the basis of the following activities:

• Implementing joint research and innovation activities;
• Build national human capital in Qatar and the participating countries;
• Establish and enhance research collaboration between Qatar and international universities and institutions;
• Foster collaboration between researchers and develop research networks between Qatar and different countries;
• Developing new partnerships and strengthen existing ones;
• Optimally utilize resources, infrastructure and expertise to the joint advantage of the region and the globe;
• Build trust, develop relationships across the countries’ institutions, learn from each other’s experiences, and help the advancing scientifically in a concerted manner to fulfill the Knowledge Based Economy aspiration of Qatar;
• Provide a vibrant cross-pollination research platform to students and researchers by creating exchange opportunities.

Research Thematic Areas & Funding

Researchers from Qatar & worldwide institutions are encouraged to submit applications that align with the commonly identified grand challenges and research priorities, including basic and applied research. The four categories of research thematic areas & grand challenges tentatively suggested for the first round of collaborative proposals are:

1. Energy, Environment & Resources Sustainability;
2. Social Change and Identity;
3. Population, Health & Wellness; and
4. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

The subthemes and specific research topics under each thematic area for each funding cycle shall be decided by the QU-IRCC Scientific Council. The QU-IRCC will have one submission cycle per year, with funding ranging between US $80,000 – US $240,000 over 3 years with a maximum budget of US $80,000 per year. The funding for the second and the third year will be subjected to satisfactory performance of previous years assessed through submission of a formatted and structured annual report following rigorous peer-review process. The expected outcomes will be measured by different variables such as number of enrolled students, number of high ranked publications, intellectual property generated and activities of impact related to the industry and society.

Timetable  

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Nabiha Youssef, Project Manager and VP for Research & Graduate Studies at Nabiha.Youssef@qu.edu.qa.

See attached call for proposals for additional details.

Also attached is the QU Research Road Map which, together with QU’s Research Magazines (at http://www.qu.edu.qa/research/magazine/issues) , will provide you with an idea about some of QU’s research activities and interests.

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Funding Sources

Qatar University