Distinguished Fellowships

Objective

This activity aims to connect Qatar to the international research community, raise its visibility, and offer additional mentors to students in Qatar.

Description

Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) will seek to attract internationally known researchers and distinguished individuals in the physical, life, and social sciences; engineering; the arts and humanities, to reside in Qatar for a period of several months up to one year, and share their expertise and talent with the Qatar community.

Responsiveness to Challenges

One of the challenges QNRF faces is geographic separation. This activity provides another avenue for overcoming the barrier of relative isolation from the international research community.

Potential Benefits

The presence of distinguished individuals unaffiliated with Qatar University or institutes within Education City will add an additional source of intellectual enrichment for students, faculty, and other researchers in Qatar. These individuals will have the potential to mentor and inspire students to advance their studies and possibly pursue a career in research. At the same time, distinguished fellows will increase Qatar's international visibility in selected areas of research and in the arts and humanities. Visibility may come through publications as well as short courses and workshops.