Doha: Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with Qatar Fertilizer Company QAFCO has initiated the ‘QAFCO Research and Development Grant’ (QRDG). The grant will aid faculty and students from different research fields at QU and support Qatar University’s Research Strategy.
QRDG grant supports the QAFCO strategy in creating knowledge and contributing to Qatar becoming self-sufficient and building a knowledge-based economy to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030. QAFCO grant will be dedicated to research proposals that provide solutions to research areas in process enhancement, environmental studies, climate change adaptation and soil health management.
Commenting on the grant, Prof. Mariam Al Maadeed, Vice- President for Research and Graduate Studies at QU, said: “This cooperation with QAFCO plays an important role in research experience at QU, which focuses on Qatar’s research priorities. This grant is evidence of high-standard research, qualifications, equipment, and QU’s contributions in the support development of research in Qatar.”
QU Director of Research Support (Grants, & Contracts) Dr. Mohammed Al Salem, said, “QAFCO initiating this grant proves that they are focused on supporting the development of different research priorities in the country. This will eventually result in significant contributions to Qatar National Vision 2030”.
QAFCO Chief Administration Officer Hassan Al Mohammadi stated, “This research partnership aims to support Qatar’s National Vision of 2030 as we believe that securing sustainable economic and social growth is not possible without a well-rounded view that prioritizes the preservation of the environment. By doing so, we will secure the future for the next generation in Qatar. Supporting Qatar University is the first step to achieving effective results that will allow us to reach our future aspirations.” The application for QAFCO QRDG follows two phases. The first is a six-month phase related to extended abstracts and the design of proofs-of-concept.
The joint jury’s selected designs will get a one-year phase focusing on the implementation of the project.
