QSLP receives 240 applications

Following on the success of the seventh cycle, which attracted 243 leadership participants, the QSLP – a constituent programme of Qatar Foundation Research and Development (QF R&D) – has attracted an impressive number of executives keen to take part in its four programme tracks.

QSLP supports and encourages scientific research in health, biomedicine, energy, environment, computer science, information technology, behavioural science and humanities through its various tracks.

The Research Undergraduate Track received 59 applications from Qatari nationals while the second of the programmes the Research Management Track received 25 applications from Qatari nationals. The Research Scientist Track received 148 applications. The Research Postdoctoral Track, received seven applications. In total, there are 239 applications.

Dr Wyatt Hume, executive director, QF R&D, said: “QSLP is already a very successful programme, enriching the human capacity of Qatar in research through focused support of some of the most capable young people in the country. The programme will continue to grow in numbers and strength in the coming years, maintaining what has been a most impressive growth trajectory.

“Most young people in the programme will undertake activities that are closely aligned with the Qatar National Research Strategy, focusing on defined priorities such as sustainable energy development, water and food security, improved health in areas of identified need and cyber-security,” he added.

During the seventh cycle, QSLP hosted a variety of successful initiatives to support its members, including workshops for participants studying outside of Qatar. The first workshop held in San Francisco saw 30 students enrolled in American institutions and the second workshop held in London saw another 17 students enrolled in UK institutions.