Thematic Research Grant Program

Source: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/thematic-research-grant-program Parent: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/research/sro

The third cycle of Thematic Research Grant Program (TG) continues HBKU’s commitment to advancing high-impact research aligned with the broad 5 research themes of AI, Precision Health, Progressive Education, Sustainability, and Social Progress. Funded by the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), the program is designed to promote and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration across HBKU colleges and research institutes in support of these themes and sub-themes.

By supporting innovative, cross-disciplinary projects, the aim is to tackle complex scientific and societal challenges through collaborative approaches that make effective use of institutional resources. The program reinforces HBKU’s strategic mission to leverage its integrated research ecosystem and capitalize on the combined expertise of its colleges and research institutes.

As part of the submission process, applicants must indicate whether their proposal falls under one of the following tracks:

• Track A: Established Researcher Track – For Lead PIs who hold a rank higher than Assistant Professor or Scientist.
• Track B: Early Research Career Track – For Lead PIs who hold the rank of Assistant Professor or Scientist. This track is designed for researchers in the early stages of their careers.

Submissions in each track will be reviewed and assessed separately.

Objectives

HBKU Thematic Research Program provides funding to HBKU researchers in support of cutting-edge translational research in support of the five QF thematic research areas and in alignment with HBKU’s core areas of expertise.

The program intends to stimulate research collaboration through interdisciplinary and cross-entity research projects to tackle key scientific and technological challenges that cut across priority research themes and sub-themes

Supporting research that is practical and can be implemented through applications, solutions, technologies, policy influence and legislation.

Support forward-thinking, identifying emerging challenges and trends, hence positioning HBKU as a pioneer in societal advancement and economic development.

Help leveraging expertise and resources to optimize research impact

Focus Areas and Desired Outcomes

This program encourages proposals that support interdisciplinary research projects, with a strong emphasis on cross-theme and cross-entity collaboration aligning with QF’s defined and HBKU’s supported thematic research areas listed in the figure below:

Projects should aim to produce one or more of the following outcomes:

• Solution design and implementation
• Feasibility studies and prototyping
• Policy recommendations or development
• Technological innovation or data-driven insights

Deadline extended to September 7th, 2025 at 12:00 noon

Important Documents

Proposal Template

Request for Application

Letter of Commitment

Awardees

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Cycle 3 Awardees, 2025

Track A: Proposals submitted by established researchers

Track B: Proposals submitted by early career researchers

Cycle 2 Awardees, 2022

Cycle 1 Awardees, 2021