[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1645078396135{background-color: #232d4b !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”FAQ” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:45|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Frequently Asked Question” font_container=”tag:h6|font_size:22|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_separator color=”sandy_brown” style=”shadow” el_width=”60″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1639545292149{padding-top: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n
Office of research support manages more than 400 projects awarded every year, from different funding sources. Each awarded project has its own research team members, budget details, collaborators and co-funders (depends on the research program). The research programs varies at ORS with collaborations, starting from the high school level until the internationally renowned researchers\u2019 level.<\/span><\/p>\n A guideline is provided hereunder on how to extract the data easily from the public available sources<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Student” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:right|color:%233bbf3d” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.qu.edu.qa%2Forsg%2F%25d8%25a7%25d9%2584%25d8%25a3%25d8%25b3%25d8%25a6%25d9%2584%25d8%25a9-%25d8%25b4%25d8%25a7%25d8%25a6%25d8%25b9%25d8%25a9%2F|title:%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%A6%D9%84%D8%A9%20%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B9%D8%A9|target:_blank”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1490366132939{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1490366132939{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Submission”][vc_separator color=”blue”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q1: How many Internal Grants can I handle in the same time?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Maximum of 3 Internal Grants from the following ones: HIG,CG,T2RP and NCBP-2 could be handled in the same time under any role (LPI or PI)<\/p>\n The IRCC and any short grant (of duration less or equal than one year) are not considered by this limitation. They can be awarded on the top of HIG,CG,T2RP and NCBP-2.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q2: What is the maximum number of participations as LPI\/PI for this cycle?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Maximum of 3 participations as LPI\/PI in (HIG,CG,T2RP and NCBP-2) are allowed in this cycle (unless you are already involved in three active Internal Grants (HIG,CG,T2RP and NCBP-2) as LPI or PI.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q3: Is an overlaping possible between Internal Grants?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Lead PIs with any of these active grants HIG\/CG\/T2RP\/NCBP-2 from the previous cycle are not eligible to submit for the current cycle.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q4: I have an active 2 years grant, can I apply for the same grant on the current call?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”No, overlapping of any same grant is not allowed (for ex; if the LPI has been already awarded IRCC on the latest cycle, he\/she is not eligible to submit another IRCC proposal to this current cycle)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q5: Where can I find the link for the submission?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Each link is sent with the broadcast of the call, kindly check QU Announcement emails” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q6: Can I resubmit my proposal?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1676873936486{margin-bottom: -5px !important;padding-bottom: -5px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Resubmission is only allowed for proposals ranked B. The proposals are allowed to be resubmitted with rebuttal only once in the current or in the following cycles.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Data\/ Statistics”][vc_separator color=”blue”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q1: Where can I find QU Internal grants Submission and award projects’ data?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Submission and Awards\u2019 details related to projects funded by QU are on ORS Submission & Awards Rubric” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.qu.edu.qa%2Forsg%2Fgrants-statistics%2F|target:_blank”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q2: Where can I find QU Internal grants statistics and data?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Statistics and data by colleges and centers could be found and extracted from Cycle Statistcs rubric” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.qu.edu.qa%2Forsg%2Fstatistics%2F|target:_blank”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q3: Where can I find QU Facutly outcomes ( such as publications) statistics and data?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Technical data related to QU faculty and researchers\u2019 outcomes could be extracted from the SciVal public database” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scival.com%2F|target:_blank”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q4: Where can I find QNRF grants data?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”QNRF Projects’ details ; Awards\u2019 details related to QNRF projects could be extracted from QNRF public database” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmis.qgrants.org%2FPublic%2FAwardSearch.aspx%20|target:_blank”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”TRL\/SRL and commercialization”][vc_separator color=”blue”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q1: Where can I find QU TRL\/SRL Readiness levels?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1696403092625{margin-bottom: -5px !important;padding-bottom: -5px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”TRL and SRL QU list could be found on Project Life Cycle section, submission rubric” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.qu.edu.qa%2Forsg%2Ftrl-srl%2F”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q2: How can I consider a possible commercialization for my project\u2019s outcomes?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”QU Projects\u2019s leaders or students interested in a possible commercialization of their outcomes may contact QU Office of Strategic Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (SIEED) Please contact the Institutional Data and Policy Management office via email: Contact information: [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1645078396135{background-color: #232d4b !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”FAQ” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:45|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Frequently Asked Question” font_container=”tag:h6|font_size:22|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_separator color=”sandy_brown” style=”shadow” el_width=”60″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1639545292149{padding-top: 15px !important;}”] Office of research support manages more than 400 projects awarded every year, from different funding sources. Each awarded project has its own research team members, budget details, collaborators and co-funders (depends on the research program). … Continue reading
\nhttps:\/\/www.qu.edu.qa\/about\/policy\/policy-search<\/p>\n
\nidpm@qu.edu.qa” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q3: The Budget Components document provided on the QRDI Document Library states that indirect costs should not exceed 10% of the direct costs. The question is whether this 10% limitation applies to all applicant (i.e., outside of QRDI-approved Research Offices) or just to the internal applicants from Qatar University?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”The University charges indirect cost on external research programs by applying an indirect cost rate negotiated and agreed upon with the sponsor at the pre-award phase. The negotiation of the rate should be based on the rate calculated by the finance department. Exemption, or reduction of, the indirect cost can be done with a written approval of the VP for Research.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Please see QU Research Handbook \u201cGuidelines to QU Research Policies and Procedures\u201d” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.qu.edu.qa%2Ffile_source%2Fqu%2Fresearch%2Fdocuments%2Facademic-research-office-policies-qu-research-handbook-en.pdf%20|target:_blank”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q4: Does the term KI (Key Investigator) refer to both LPI (lead principal investigator) and PI (principal investigator), or just the LPI as per QNRF\/QRDI definition?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Member of the research team involved in the scientific execution of the research project supported by QRDI. Key investigators include LPIs, Co-LPIs and PIs.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q5: Can we use QDRI budget for consultant payment?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Unfortunately, according to the Budget and component guideline, Section 1.1.1.4. The LPI is required to provide a description of the consultant\u2019s involvement in the project. Consultants shall not be paid from QNRF grants.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q6: What is the maximum effort day for PI\/Postdoc\/RA at QU?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Based on research need.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q7: What is the incentive per year for LPI and PIs? Can the PIs get more than one month per year?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Incentive payments should not exceed 2 months’ basic salary per academic year
\n(Daily rate= basic\/ 30 days).
\nPlease note not to exceed 2 basics per year from all active grants or active external grants
\n(2 basics= 60 days)” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q8: The daily rate of research assistants (full time)?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”For the research assistants and post docs, the daily rate is not specified. You can allocate up to $50,000 per year for the RA and $95,000 per year the post doc (maximum of 265 days).” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q9: From where to get ethics approval for Institutional Review Board (IRB) & Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”For Research Ethics and Regulatory, please visit the link below of the needed documents:
\n(http:\/\/www.qu.edu.qa\/research\/offices\/research-planning-development\/research-excellence\/ethical-compliance)<\/p>\n
\nFor IRB Please email QU-IRB@qu.edu.qa, Phone Number: +974 4403 5307.
\nFor IACUC Please email QU.IACUC@qu.edu.qa, Phone Number: +97444036676 .” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q10: To whom I can send the Letter of Support for signature?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”The support letter for collaboration with any other institution (inside or outside of Qatar) from the institution itself. However. if needed please send it to the Associate Dean of Research in your College and Center director in Research Centers” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q11: What are the institutions that are entitled to an honorarium?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Academic institutions are entitled to an honorarium. However, non-academic private institutions are not entitled.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q12: Can we dedicate an honorarium for patient included in the study?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Yes, under miscellaneous, however, if the amount is not sufficient, we can send a request to QDRI to add to Equipment. This will to be added under \u201cServices\u201d under \u201cEquipment\u201d during the Post-award stage.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q13: Is it possible to hire technical staff in ARG, MME, PPM, or CCEC?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Yes, but they will be paid by QNRF. If the \u201ctechnician\u201d term is not available choose RA and inform the post-award team after the Pre-fund stage.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q14: Do we need contracts for collaboration with industries?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”At the pre-award stage you only need supporting letters. When the proposal is awarded, the contracts will be arranged with the legal team.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q15: Do PIs from an international collaborative institution need to be a full-time employee\u061f” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Yes, all PIs need to be full-time affiliated with their institutions.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q16: Is it possible to hire Post-doc from the Collaborative Institutions outside Qatar. If yes, is it permissible to include the Post-doc in the travel budget to travel to Qatar to attend training?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Yes, you can hire post-doc outside Qatar, however, he\/she will be paid from the Collaborative Institution budget. For more information about the travel budget guidelines, please visit the travel policy at (https:\/\/connect.qrdi.org.qa\/qrdi-program-policies).” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q17: Do students who were accepted in postgraduate diploma, Pharm-D or graduate certificate programs eligible to apply for GSRA?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”GSRA does not support postgraduate diploma, Pharm D or graduate certificate.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q18: Who are considered a collaborative institution?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Collaborative institution means any institution collaborating on a project whether it was industrial or academic, or other categories.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Q19: Can an institution which is collaborating within a project as a stakeholder (industries for example) provide a support as cost-sharing, providing a corresponding cost-sharing commitment letter?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Yes, collaborative institution can also provide cost-sharing in the same proposal.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"