Doha: A total of 239 applications have been received by Qatar Science Leadership Programme (QSLP) for the eighth cycle of innovative course.
Following on the success of the seventh cycle, which attracted 243 participants, 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.
The Research Undergraduate Track received 59 applications from Qataris and the Research Management Track 25.
The Research Scientist Track received 148 applications and the Research Postdoctoral Track seven.
Dr Wyatt Hume, Executive Director, Education, Training and Development, QF R&D, said: “QSLP is a successful programme, enriching the human capacity of Qatar in research through the 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 aligned with 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.
“Others will develop personal abilities and, therefore, future capabilities for Qatar in other areas of research that are broader in their future application such as social development and sustainability, economics and finance, and international relations.
“The programme will play an increasingly important role in Qatar’s future through contributions its members will make to society.”
To date, 15 students have graduated from QSLP.
More than 100 members continue to pursue studies in various fields. Eighty-three percent of programme members are Qatari.
The remaining members in the Research Scientist track are young scholars based in Qatar as long-term residents and have graduated from Qatari universities.
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