Scholarships for Arab Refugees 2024-2025

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The Arab Researchers Fellowship Program for Displaced Individuals in Qatar is a scholarship initiative for refugees affected by war. There are 30 million people in the Arab world who are either internally displaced or refugees. In recognition of the increasing cases of forced displacement in the region and the responsibility to support vulnerable academic communities, QRDI has launched the Displaced Arab Researchers (DAR) Fellowship Program. This program offers experts from Palestine, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen—whose careers have been impacted by conflict—the opportunity to continue their research in collaboration with universities in Qatar.

The DAR Fellowship Program provides displaced scientists with the opportunity to continue their professional lives and maintain their expertise and skills during times of crisis. Through collaboration between displaced experts and universities, as well as research institutions in Qatar, the program enhances the country’s reputation as a center of scientific excellence. The fellowship is open to applicants from Palestine, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen who are interested in pursuing research opportunities in Qatar. As a fixed-term fellowship, DAR aims to prepare scientists for their future return, enabling them to rebuild academic networks and infrastructure in their home countries, thus ensuring a lasting impact on regional development.

Arab Researchers Refugees Fellowship Program

Program Goal
The program provides research opportunities for Arab researchers whose professional lives have been impacted by conflicts.
Application Start Date
September 16, 2024
Grant Announcement
March 2025
Duration
Up to 3 years
Eligible Countries
Palestine, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen

The Scholarship Benefits:

Annual Stipend: Fellows receive an annual stipend of QAR 240,000, which covers their living expenses for the duration of the research project.
Travel Costs: The fellowship also covers two one-way travel tickets:
- One joining air ticket to Qatar at the start of the fellowship.
- One repatriation ticket upon completion of the project.
- Total travel costs are capped at QAR 10,000.
Additional Costs Covered by Host Institution: The host institution is responsible for covering other necessary expenses, including:
- Housing.
- Health insurance.
Research consumables and materials needed for the fellow’s research

Eligibility:

You must have a Ph.D. or the highest degree in your field (as listed in the program’s guidelines).
You must have a passport or travel document from Palestine, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen.
You can only apply once per program cycle.

For Applicants (Primary Research Mentors):

You must be a permanent member of a Qatari institution with an approved research office.
You must have a Ph.D. or the highest degree in your field (as listed in the program’s guidelines).
You can only nominate one fellow per cycle.

For Submitting Institutions:

Your institution must have an approved Research Office (RO) to nominate candidates.

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Required Documents

For the Fellow (Researcher):

Copy of PhD Certificate or Equivalent: Proof of your academic qualifications.
Passport or Travel Document: A valid passport or travel document from Palestine, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen.
Curriculum Vitae (CV): A detailed CV highlighting your academic and research background.
Research Proposal: A comprehensive description of the research project you plan to undertake during the fellowship, including objectives, methods, and expected outcomes.
Letters of Recommendation: Support letters from previous academic or research institutions (if required by the program).

For the Principal Research Supervisor (PRM):

Proof of PhD or Equivalent: Academic qualifications of the supervisor.
Commitment Letter: A statement from the supervisor confirming their willingness to mentor the fellow and their role in the research project.
Proof of Affiliation: Documents showing the supervisor's permanent affiliation with a Qatari institution that has an accredited research office.

For the Applying Institution:

Institution Approval Documents: Evidence that the institution has an accredited Research Office (RO).
Institutional Support Letter: An official letter from the applying institution confirming its support for the fellow and commitment to the research project.

How to apply?

Check Eligibility: Ensure that both the fellow (researcher) and the Primary Research Mentor (PRM) meet the eligibility requirements listed in the program guidelines.
Find a Research Mentor: The fellow must collaborate with a Primary Research Mentor who is permanently affiliated with a Qatari institution that has an approved research office.
Prepare Required Documents: Fellows need to gather academic and identification documents, including a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree and a passport or travel document from Palestine, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen.
The PRM should provide their academic qualifications and institution's details.
Submit the Application: The Qatari institution (through the approved Research Office) submits the application on behalf of the fellow.
Ensure that all required documents are uploaded and the nomination is submitted before the deadline.
Follow Up: Once submitted, you can track the progress of the application through the research office of the submitting institution.

Timeline

Open Application Submission16 September 2024
Deadline for Application Submission by PRM12 November 2024 12:00 PM (Doha time)
Deadline for RO Vetting19 November 2024 12:00 PM (Doha time)
Applications Screening Notification December 2024
Awards Announcement March 2025

Selection of Fellowship Recipients

The selection process for researchers in the DAR program undergoes a rigorous and transparent review.

Each project and candidate is evaluated based on:

Their academic record
The research proposal
Potential contributions to areas important to Qatar's national priorities.
Only the best and most qualified researchers will be selected, ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the program.

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About QRDI

Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council was established in 2018, representing a new milestone in Qatar’s research, development and innovation (RDI) agenda.

The Council’s first mission was to develop a national strategy that would optimize RDI activities and help realize the country’s overarching goals and ambitions. The Council accomplished this mission at the end of 2019, having drafted the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Strategy 2030. The Council brings together prominent national and international figures from across government, industry and academia and draws on the wealth of knowledge and expertise of individuals from varied disciplines.