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Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP)

Supports undergraduate researchers in Qatar with project funding and faculty mentoring at approved institutions.

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The Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) is one of the original grant programs launched by Qatar National Research Fund in 2006, now administered by the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council (QRDI) under its Research Talent Program. UREP funds one-year research experience projects for undergraduate students at approved Qatar institutions, structured as per-student awards o…

What this grant funds

Undergraduate research experience across all academic disciplines at approved Qatar institutions, funded as one-year stipend awards of QAR 18,000 per student.

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 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