Qatari research boost

Presentation at QNRF's 5th Annual Forum London - Arabstoday Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) has announced research grants worth $121m for 137 projects under its flagship programme, National Priorities Research Programme (NPRP), the Peninsula newspaper has reported. Twenty seven institutions received funding submitted to NPRP's sixth cycle in January, and 147 international research institutions from 26 countries will be collaborating in projects. Qatar University, Texas A&M University at Qatar and Hamad Medical Corp received more grants for research proposals of national importance at the QNRF's fifth Annual Forum, held at Qatar National Convention Centre.