National Research Program (NRP)
Supports collaborations between Qatar universities and institutions addressing ministry priorities through applied research.
The National Research Program (NRP) is a suite of applied research grant calls administered by Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council (QRDI), formerly under the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) umbrella before QRDI's 2023–2024 consolidation. NRP commissions mission-oriented research that serves the operational priorities of Qatar's government ministries and national strategies, targ…
Applied research grants for Qatar universities addressing national ministry priorities including food security, climate, economic sustainability, precision medicine, and international bilateral partnerships.
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