# Sponsored Research Office
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The Sponsored Research Office (SRO) was launched in December 2016 under the Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Vice President for Research Office. The SRO contributes to HBKU’s academic and research mission through the provision of pre-award and post-award management for all sponsored research projects.
The SRO is responsible for all external research projects across all HBKU colleges and research institutes. SRO manages all aspects of the projects from proposal preparation and pre-award to project completion and closure. The SRO’s primary responsibility includes supporting researchers in proposal preparation for completeness and compliance, and to ensure that HBKU is in compliance with the terms and conditions of funding agreements and other applicable research policies. SRO also supports Award negotiations and Sub Award Agreements.
The Sponsored Research Office, part of the Office of the Vice-President for Research at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), aims to advance the university’s academic and research mission aligned with the country’s national priorities and challenges. It provides a highly supportive environment to optimize the development and management of research for all members of HBKU.
Dr. Rachid Zaffou
Senior Planning and Research Director
HBKU is dedicated to creating and fostering knowledge through research initiatives. Our contribution as the Sponsored Research Office is to provide comprehensive support to HBKU faculty, researchers and staff for external funding opportunities.
Mrs. Fathima A. Nasr
Senior Planning and Sponsored Research Manager
## Latest News
#### HBKU Earns 36 Prestigious QRDIC Grants
[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/node/34651)
#### HBKU and LCI-Qatar Support Lean Transformation of Construction Industry
[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/news/HBKU-OTHER-LCISLTCI)
#### National Priorities Research Program Cluster (NPRP-C) Awardees
[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/node/34654)
#### Food Security Call Third Cycle Awardees
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#### Awarded Two Cluster Projects
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#### HBKU Wins 22 NPRP-Standard Grants
[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/node/34659)
#### Integrated Assessment of Climate Impacts on Ecosystem Functions and Productivity of Critical-Zone Eco-Hydrology (INTERACTION)
[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/node/34660)
#### Rapid Response Call 2nd Cycle Awardees
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#### National Priorities Research Program (NPRP-S 14th Cycle) Awarded Projects
[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/node/34666)
#### The Sponsored Research Office held Three Entity based Pre-Award Workshops
[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/node/34668)
#### Conference and Workshop Sponsorship Program (CWSP-21st Cycle) Awarded Project
[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/node/34670)
#### Path towards Precision Medicine (PPM5) Call Fifth Cycle Awardees
[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/node/34671)
#### TÜBİTAK - QNRF Joint Funding Program Awarded Projects
[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/node/34672)
#### High School Research Experience Program (HSREP) Third Cycle Awardees
[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/node/34673)
#### Facts and Figures
Facts and Figures
240
Awarded Projects
141
Active Projects
140
Institutional Collaborations
82
Intellectual Property Outcomes
438
Scholarly Outcomes
16
Sponsors
#### Past Events
13*Nov 2021*
21*Nov 2021*
#### Three Entity based Pre-Award Workshops
[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/node/33574)
04*Apr 2021*
#### Post-Award Workshop
[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/node/33575)
18*Mar 2021*
#### NPRP 14th Cycle Pre-Award Workshop
[Read more](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/node/33576)
#### ISO Certification 9001:2015
ISO Certification 9001:2015
**Sponsored Research Office Achieves ISO Certification 9001:2015**
HBKU’s Sponsored Research Office (SRO) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for its research grant management, affirming the office's commitment to quality, compliance, and process improvement. The certification emphasizes continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and effective management practices, reinforcing HBKU’s commitment to maintaining the highest levels of quality and professionalism in its research operations.
## Useful Links
Colleges
Research Institutes
Qatar National Strategy (QNRS)
HBKU Innovation Center
HBKU Thematic Research Grant Program
Qatar Science & Technology Park
Career Opportunities
#### Contact Us
- HBKU Research Complex,\
South Building 1 Floor 1,
- [sro@hbku.edu.qa](mailto:sro@hbku.edu.qa)
- 34110