Doha: This year’s Annual Research Conference 2016 (ARC’16) will announce the winners of Qatar Foundation Research & Development’s (QF R&D) Best Research Project Award and Best Innovation Award.
The Best Research Project Award is funded by Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), a member of QF R&D, and recognises achievements and excellence in research in 2015. It brings to light contributions made to knowledge and science that have had an impact on policymaking or capacity-building in Qatar.
Over 71 projects were reviewed by the QNRF Directors’ Committee.
The award considers the level of scientific excellence in terms of publications, citations and patents and the lasting effects of the project, including societal impact, enhancement of a research culture in Qatar, and the effectiveness of collaboration and international recognition.
“The local research and development portfolio is making significant progress due to the calibre of creativity and innovation of the research community in Qatar.
“Acknowledging the advancements helps bring forth the framework stipulated within Qatar’s National Research Strategy and validates our investment in our human capital,” said Dr Hamad Al Ibrahim, Executive Vice-President, QF R&D. The Best Innovation Award recognises the most innovative project processed by QF’s Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (IPTT) for its commercial potential, marketability and contribution to developing Qatar’s knowledge and innovation-based economy.
The award identifies an invention created by a Qatar entity partially or entirely supported by QF. Candidates for the award were selected from QF’s intellectual property portfolio. The winning invention was selected out of 280. QF R&D’s flagship event takes place from March 22 to 23 at Qatar National Convention Centre.
Bringing together some of the world’s brightest minds, ARC’16 provides a platform to highlight the importance of strategic investment in research and innovation for the benefit of Qatar’s society while addressing the country’s research grand challenges on a global scale. The Peninsula
Doha: This year’s Annual Research Conference 2016 (ARC’16) will announce the winners of Qatar Foundation Research & Development’s (QF R&D) Best Research Project Award and Best Innovation Award.
The Best Research Project Award is funded by Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), a member of QF R&D, and recognises achievements and excellence in research in 2015. It brings to light contributions made to knowledge and science that have had an impact on policymaking or capacity-building in Qatar.
Over 71 projects were reviewed by the QNRF Directors’ Committee.
The award considers the level of scientific excellence in terms of publications, citations and patents and the lasting effects of the project, including societal impact, enhancement of a research culture in Qatar, and the effectiveness of collaboration and international recognition.
“The local research and development portfolio is making significant progress due to the calibre of creativity and innovation of the research community in Qatar.
“Acknowledging the advancements helps bring forth the framework stipulated within Qatar’s National Research Strategy and validates our investment in our human capital,” said Dr Hamad Al Ibrahim, Executive Vice-President, QF R&D. The Best Innovation Award recognises the most innovative project processed by QF’s Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (IPTT) for its commercial potential, marketability and contribution to developing Qatar’s knowledge and innovation-based economy.
The award identifies an invention created by a Qatar entity partially or entirely supported by QF. Candidates for the award were selected from QF’s intellectual property portfolio. The winning invention was selected out of 280. QF R&D’s flagship event takes place from March 22 to 23 at Qatar National Convention Centre.
Bringing together some of the world’s brightest minds, ARC’16 provides a platform to highlight the importance of strategic investment in research and innovation for the benefit of Qatar’s society while addressing the country’s research grand challenges on a global scale. The Peninsula
