Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Anti-Doping Agency (QADA), in collaboration with Qatar University (QU), announced the launch of the first specialised research grant in the field of anti-doping for the 2026–2027 period, fully funded by the Agency.
This initiative comes as part of the Agency’s commitment to advancing specialised scientific research and supporting evidence-based policies and programmes, contributing to strengthening the integrity of sport, protecting athletes’ health, and developing the anti-doping system at both national and international levels.
The grant aims to support four high-quality research projects, including two scientific studies in relevant scientific, medical, pharmaceutical, and technological fields related to anti-doping, and two social research projects examining the behavioural, cultural, and environmental factors influencing athletes and the sports ecosystem.
The best proposals will be selected according to rigorous competitive criteria to ensure quality outputs and their applicability and suitability for scientific publication.
Prof. Aiman Erbad, QU’s Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies noted that the research grant represents a strategic investment in multidisciplinary research that connects medical, pharmaceutical, technological, and social sciences, enabling a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of doping issues in the sports context.
He added that cooperation with the QADA reflects an advanced model of partnership between research institutions and specialised national entities, directing research toward real priorities and practical challenges, and enabling researchers and graduate students to produce original knowledge with practical impact and publishable outcomes.
Dr. Nasser Al Saad, the CEO of QADA commented saying, “This research grant represents a pivotal milestone in the Agency’s journey to strengthen specialised scientific knowledge, uphold the integrity of sport, and support decisions and policies grounded in scientific research. We are proud of our partnership with Qatar University as the national university, which enhances the empowerment of national research talent and reinforces Qatar’s position as a leading regional and international hub for specialised scientific research in anti-doping.”
