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National Research Program (NRP)

National Research Program (NRP)

Supports collaborations between Qatar universities and institutions addressing ministry priorities through applied research.

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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…

What this grant funds

Applied research grants for Qatar universities addressing national ministry priorities including food security, climate, economic sustainability, precision medicine, and international bilateral partnerships.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
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.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