Please note: For external in-cash support (direct financial funding), the grant shall be handled by the Research Support Department (Grants and Contracts). For all other cases that do not include in-cash funding—such as in-kind contributions or research collaborations without direct financial support—please contact the respective college or research center.
Step 1: Document Submission
Kindly fill and resend the following without approval for preliminary review:
Intention to Research Form ORS-F24: Please make sure to fill in all parts.
ORS-F21: Conflict of Interest and Ethical Compliance Disclosure Form for Principal Investigator.
Budget Breakdown: If more years are needed, please contact us.
Documents to be provided by the LPI (Must be attached in the email):
Editable Proposed Contract: Word file from the funder.
Official IRBnet Consultation Form Result: (This usually takes 1–2 days) or proof of submission of the ethics approval application.
Research Proposal: (if any)
Research Ethics & Integrity Information
*To obtain the Official IRBnet consultation form result, submit the consultation form via IRBNet.
Please read the QU official resource for the approved bylaws, policies, instructions, regulations, procedures, and guidelines, and make sure that all rules are followed (Qatar University Bylaws/Policy Portal).
Step 2: Preliminary Review
- The Pre-Award Team will review the forms to ensure they are complete and accurate.
- Once verified, the forms will be returned to you for completion of the required signatures.
Step 3: Final Approval & Contracts
The Pre-Award Team will complete the approval process with the Director and then forward the documents to the Contracts Team to finalize negotiations.
Please be informed that the Principal Investigator is NOT permitted to:
- Negotiate contract terms with the external partner.
- Obtain the external partner’s signature in advance.
- Sign the contract on behalf of the university.