Leading Multiversity Activities Program (LMAP)
The Leading Multiversity Activities Program (LMAP) is a funding mechanism to support multiversity activities by Texas A&M at Qatar faculty across Education City. LMAP aims to support faculty to develop and execute multiversity activities within Education City through collaboration with other partner universities. Details about this program are available in the call for proposals.
Student Mobility Initiative
The higher education ecosystem of Qatar Foundation (QF) is designed to be collaborative and innovative to equip students with the skills they need to succeed in their future careers. The Student Mobility Initiative will be a driving force that aims at providing students with high-impact experiences to achieve this vision, not only through programs between Texas A&M University at Qatar and the main campus, but also in collaboration with other partner universities in Education City. The Student Mobility Initiative comprises multiple programs that enable Texas A&M at Qatar to be a leader for multiversity while encouraging high-impact global learning for students across Education City and from Texas A&M's home campus in College Station. Refer to the Student Mobility Initiative document for full details and program procedures and deadlines.
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- Faculty-Led Study Abroad to provide students with the opportunity to have study abroad experiences led by TAMUQ faculty (or TAMUQ faculty in collaboration with a faculty member from other Education City partner universities)
- Capstone Course Travel Program to provide our students with the opportunity to travel to main campus with their capstone instructor to present the outcomes of their capstone project
- Texas Summer Research Experience Program (TSRE), formerly called REU, to encourage TAMUQ students participate in research activities at the home campus
- Texas to Qatar mobility programs to encourage TAMU students from the home campus students participate in undergraduate research at TAMUQ
- Undergraduate Research Scholar (URS) Program to encourage TAMUQ students to participate in undergraduate research as part of the URS Program, which includes a symposium for undergraduate researchers to present their findings every spring
Research Impact Initiative
The Research Impact Initiative represents a significant investment in faculty in the form of direct support for research in areas of importance for Qatar’s industry. This enterprise represents an exciting new era in which our ability to conduct groundbreaking research is part of a long-term vision with sustainable funding, and it ensures that faculty have the resources and remit to maintain a leading role in advancing technical knowledge for Qatar and the region.
Each of these research pursuits will be led by an outstanding engineering faculty member who will coordinate activities of other faculty and supervise teams of Ph.D. and undergraduate students. And this is an important attribute of this initiative — it will generate new knowledge while also increasing human capacity in Qatar by fostering a new generation of scholar-researchers among our engineering students.
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- The Chemical Engineering Program will respond to Qatar’s efforts to mitigate the environmental impact of hydrocarbons through new technologies to reduce emissions while working to accelerate the transition of Qatar’s energy industry to meet the demands of a low- or zero-carbon world.
- The Electrical and Computer Engineering Program will respond to Qatar’s goals for sustainable energy, advanced health care and robust national security through research and advancement of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics.
- The Mechanical Engineering Program will respond to Qatar’s economic-diversification ambitions to become a global center for smart and sustainable manufacturing. This research will address a range of topics such as advanced materials, additive and hybrid manufacturing, artificial intelligence, energy-efficient technologies, and data-driven modeling and optimization.
- The Petroleum Engineering Program will respond to Qatar’s aims for global energy leadership by applying data science to maximize the value of Qatar’s upstream and midstream energy sectors. This research will leverage big data and machine learning technologies to improve production efficiency and carbon capture.
Transformative Educational Experience Grants
Texas A&M University at Qatar seeks proposals for transformative educational experiences grants program. Transformative educational experiences, often described as high-impact educational practices, aim to foster academic and co-curricular enrichment by targeting attributes such as critical thinking, creative communication, and intercultural engagement. The Association of American Colleges and Universities’ High-Impact Educational Practices: What They Are, Who has Access to Them and Why They Matter serves as Texas A&M at Qatar's guide for purposes of definition, explanation, and justification.
Responsive Research Seed Grants
The purpose of the Responsive Research Seed Grants initiative is to strategically develop Texas A&M at Qatar’s cross-discipline research capacity and collaboration toward more impactful research for the State of Qatar. The initiative also aims to enhance collaboration with the industry and expand opportunities for external funding. Qatar National Research Strategy highlights four overarching areas of priority for research in Qatar. Those broad themes, listed below, encompass and enumerate specific areas of interest for research pursuits that are particularly relevant for Qatar:
- energy and environment
- health
- information and communication technology
- social sciences, arts and humanities
Projects selected for funding must will focus on the impact of the proposed research on the State of Qatar and the potential of engaging local stakeholders and industry in the future.
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Eligibility
Texas A&M at Qatar faculty (except instructional and visiting titles) are eligible to apply if they do not have startup funds as of the date of granting the responsive research seed grants. Faculty who have an ongoing RRSG project as PI at the time of application are not eligible to apply as PI, but they can be co-PI on one application only. An eligible faculty member can have no more than two roles in the submission cycle (PI, co-PI, or two co-PI).
Guidelines
Proposals for these grants should meet the following requirements:
- Projects should closely align with the focal areas of the QNRS, and research outcomes should be oriented toward addressing one of the priority themes outlined above, in addition to basic science proposals with broader societal or industrial impact.
- Projects must include consideration of their societal impact and/or relevance to the community. Broader impacts of the proposed work must be clearly outlined, otherwise the proposal will not be considered for funding.
- The research plan should be no more than 7 pages (font 12, single spacing) and it should include:
- Proposal summary
- Objectives
- Project broader impacts
- Project progression and expected results
- Requested budget and justification
- References
- Faculty members can submit only ONE RRSG application as PI, with a maximum of two roles: one PI and one co-PI, OR two co-PI roles.
- Faculty members cannot be listed on more than two applications (PI and co-PI, or two co-PI roles).
- Collaborations with our main campus are recommended.
- Applications should be submitted to the Office of Research through your respective program representative:
Funding
Texas A&M University at Qatar will be promoting research performed with our graduate students. Faculty are strongly encouraged to establish collaborations with our main campus and to co-supervise and bring graduate students to work on their projects. No rollover of funds will be allowed. For the current cycle, one of the following funding support models can be requested (please choose one in your application):
Model A
- Support for one graduate student (TAMU and TAMUQ students only, based in Qatar) for one year (we will cover tuition, stipend, and housing for the student).
- Operational/capital funding (up to $20,000) and travel funding (up to $6,000, if business travel resumes) for the project.
Model B
- One postdoctoral research associate support for one year (we will cover salary up to $48,000 per year plus QLA).
- Operational/capital funding (up to $10,000) and travel funding (up to $4,000, if business travel resumes) for the project.
Selection
Projects will be selected through a review process that will be established in coordination with TAMU and TEES. The evaluation will consider the following factors:
- The intellectual merit of the proposal.
- The ability of the PI’s group to grow the research area and attract sustainable external research funding after these projects are over.
- Special emphasis will be on the ability of the project to attract local stakeholders and industry in order to provide future support.
- The broader impact of the research idea, as defined by the NSF “Perspectives on Broader Impact”:
- Broader impacts can be intrinsic to the projects, or
- Projects can have impact by linking to community outreach through STEM or other activities, or
- Projects can integrate the outcomes of the research performed into developing a new course and/or educational materials.
Travel Grants for Collaborations with the Home Campus
The program aims to support faculty to travel to College Station and spend time with Texas A&M University faculty to develop collaborative projects in education (new courses) and/or research (new NPRP proposals, recruit Ph.D. students), work with the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) to develop teaching innovation projects, or with the Global Programs Office to discuss study abroad opportunities to main campus and others. The program will support travel expenses related to the visit.
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All faculty are eligible for the program. The visit can take place outside the teaching period for TAMUQ, that is during the spring break or the period between the end of the spring semester and the start of the summer semester. For visits after the end of the summer semester, faculty should ensure that their counterparts will be available during the summer break.
Applications should be submitted to the corresponding program chair and to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Graduate Studies. The program chair should consent on the travel prior to the final approval. Applications should include a description of the proposed activities.
TAMUQ-Industry Collaboration Incentive Program
This program, which aligns with our agreement with Qatar Foundation, aims to enhance partnerships between Texas A&M University at Qatar and the local industry in Qatar (national, public and private; and international companies in Qatar). Texas A&M University at Qatar is seeking research activities that focus on high-impact areas that can have direct contributions to Qatar and the region. This new program will supply funds to match support (in-cash only) received from the industry to initiate new research projects and programs. For more information, click here.
QNRF National Priorities Research Program Cluster Projects (NPRP-C)
Texas A&M University at Qatar will support the National Priorities Research Program Cluster Projects (NPRP-C) from Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) with in-cash co-funding support. The NPRP-C focuses on research programs within high-impact areas that will lead to direct contributions for the development of the State of Qatar — a goal that Texas A&M University at Qatar aims to make an impact on.
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Support will include:
- Full support of one Ph.D. student for the duration of the project (approx. $55,00 per year)
- $25,000 in operational budget per year
- $25,000 in capital budget per year
QNRF National Priorities Research Program — Standard (NPRP-S)
Texas A&M University at Qatar will support the National Priorities Research Program - Standard (NPRP-S) from Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) with an annual cost-sharing based on professorship rank. The NPRP-S aims to support research programs in high-impact with a direct benefit to the development of the State of Qatar’s society and economy.
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The funds provided can be used to cover a faculty member’s 12th-month salary or as they see fit for their project. The levels of support include:
- Assistant professor rank: $15,000 per year
- Associate professor rank: $20,000 per year
- Professor rank: $25,000 per year
QNRF Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP)
The Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) offered by the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) and supported by Texas A&M University at Qatar aims to provide undergraduate students with valuable scientific research experience for future professional and academic development. In this program, faculty members will mentor undergraduate students to undergo research that is relevant to their area of expertise. Faculty members will be granted a cash grant from QNRF and additional funds from Texas A&M University in Qatar to conduct these projects with their undergraduate students.
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All faculty who are granted a UREP project will be awarded an additional $2,000 per project added to their FRA account.