Grants

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Apply for Funding

Investigators can seek support from the Pre-Award team to identify appropriate funding streams. Research funding is awarded on a competitive basis; potential applicants should seek the support of peers, college, and the Office of Research Support.

The Pre-Award stage activities include:

Identification of potential funding sources
Technical proposal development
Budget development
Assessment of proposal for sponsor requirements and University policies
Proposals approval support
Final submissions to the funder

Find Funding

We can support the identification of an appropriate funding source. We provide resources regarding research funders. With an international database of potential funding streams, we encourage those interested to sign up for our Research Funding Alert.

Funder and Call Guidance

Once you identify a funding source, take time to read specific criteria. Ensure you read the general funders’ guidelines and strategy to understand long-term goals and write your proposal to fit this framework.

Start Application

Speak to your head of department and associate dean of research. The Pre-Award team offers support. The first step is to fill in the Intention to Apply Form.

Proposal Development

Our Pre-Award team provides a review of the proposal against funder guidance. We will assess the proposed budget and project structure to ensure sustainability and compliance with QU policies.

Internal Review

Engage with the Office of Research Support Review Program to gain a competitive edge. ORS connects researchers for expert peer reviews mimicking formal panels. All funding applications must be accompanied by the Intention to Research Form.

Ethical Compliance

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Approvals and Submission

Before submitting, PI must seek approval from:

Head of Department (if applicable)
Dean / Director
Office of Research Support Director

Proposals must comply with QU internal policies. See the QU Research Application Guidance Memo.

For final submission, please review the 10 Day Rule information sheet.

Workshops

The Pre-Award team offers strategic grant writing and development workshops year-round, providing tips on improving application quality.

Partner with Industry

QU encourages engagement with external partners. If you are looking to form a research partnership, please talk to the Pre-Award team for support.

For more information: pre-award@qu.edu.qa

Internal Funding Resources

Innovation and Knowledge Transfer Grant Governmental & Industrial Collaboration Grants Institutional Collaboration Grant National Capacity Building Program Collaborative Grant Humanities and Social Sciences Grants (HSS) Student Grant

External Funders

Qatar Anti-Doping Agency Call (QADA)

Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI)

Academic Research Grant (ARG) Climate Change and Environment Call (CCEC) Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) Graduate Sponsorship Research Award (GSRA) Food Security Call (FSC) Conference and Workshop Sponsorship Program Path Towards Personalized Medicine (PPM) QNRF Tubitak Joint Call (AICC) Highschool Research Experience Program (HSREP)

Industrial Partnerships

Information for Researchers

Identify industry partner needs and impact
Facilitate networking and cross-discipline interactions
Drafting and negotiating agreements (NDAs)
Development of scopes of work
Compliance with university policies

Information for Industrial Partners

A partnership allows you to solve complex problems and utilize world-class facilities. We support:

Connecting you to faculty and researchers
Negotiating agreements
Navigating university processes

Forms & Resources

Electronic Forms Paper Forms and Templates

Department Information

Post Award Team

The Post-Award team manages projects for the QU academic community. Key responsibilities:

Manage research projects and sponsor deadlines
Provide guidance and support to departments
Review and approve administrative transactions
Review financial transactions, reconciliations, and billing
Monitor budgets and variances
Manage project audits
Maintain central records and update grant systems

Grant or Contract Management

The Office of Research Support uses Oracle Grants Accounting (OGA). Once an agreement is finalized, the team creates project codes and budgets. PIs have access to all awards on OGA to check expenses.

Modifications

To request amendments (No-Cost Extension, Re-budgeting, PI Change, etc.), seek college approval using appropriate forms.

Grant or Contract Closeout

A grant is closed once all reporting and deliverables are fulfilled. Responsibilities include:

Check award documents for closeout dates
Submit Final Technical Report
Approve Final Financial Report
Sign closeout form

Contact Post-Award: postaward@qu.edu.qa

We offer support, guidance, and legal advice on contractual obligations, interpreting research agreements, compliance, and policies.

Contracts

We review different types of agreements including:

Research contracts & Service contracts
Collaborations agreements
Sub-award agreements
Non-disclosure agreements
Industrial agreements
Amendments to signed contracts

Compliance

Our Compliance team works with Pre and Post Award departments to offer guidance on fund obligations (e.g., Conflict of Interest). An important role is to receive misconduct allegations and coordinate investigations.

Compliance Forms

Intellectual Property Exception Form Risk Assessment Form Research Participation Agreement Employment Confidentiality Form Conflict of Interest (PI) Conflict of Interest (Hired Researcher)

Contact Contracts & Compliance: researchcontracts@qu.edu.qa