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Academic Research Grant (ARG)

Academic Research Grant (ARG)

Supports Qatar universities and researchers through institutional grants for basic and applied research.

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The Academic Research Grant (ARG) is an investigator-led research funding program administered by the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council (QRDI), which consolidated Qatar National Research Fund's grant portfolio under its apex governance in 2023–2024. ARG funds original academic research across all disciplines at approved institutions inside Qatar, supporting projects for up to thre…

What this grant funds

Investigator-led academic research grants of up to QAR 900,000 per year for up to three years, open to all disciplines, awarded to full-time faculty at approved Qatari institutions.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: qrdi.org.qa