QU Humanities and Social Sciences Research grant winners named

Qatar Tribune

27-05-2025

Tribune News Network
Doha
Qatar University (QU) has announced the names of the awardees of the QU Humanities and Social Sciences research (QUHSS) grants for the year 2025 during a scientific gathering organized by the university, attended by a distinguished group of researchers and academics.
This announcement comes as part of the university's commitment to supporting scientific research in areas that directly impact Qatari society and contribute to public policy development and sustainable development. In his speech on the occasion, Dr. Omar Al-Ansari, president of QU, expressed his pleasure at launching this pioneering research program, noting the special importance that QU places on the humanities and social sciences.
He stated, 'I am pleased to welcome you today to this distinguished scientific meeting, where we announce the names of the awardees of the Humanities and Social Sciences Grants for the year 2025, as part of the pioneering initiative launched by QU to support and advance the humanities and social sciences. QU has paid special attention to these sciences, believing that they represent a cornerstone in building a comprehensive knowledge-based society.'
Dr. Al-Ansari further emphasized that these grants reflect the university's orientation toward empowering interdisciplinary research teams, stating, 'Through this program, we aim to enhance academic performance, achieve excellence in research, education, and community service, address societal challenges, nurture talent, build capacities, and actively contribute to shaping effective policies that support decision-makers.'
Dr. Al-Ansari concluded his speech with an open invitation to all researchers: 'I invite everyone to seize this opportunity to produce high-quality, impactful research outputs and to actively participate in the Annual Humanities and Social Sciences Forum and all related activities.'
This year's winning projects included distinguished studies on critical topics such as integrating national identity into educational curricula, empowering Qatari women in both public and private sectors, preserving national cultural heritage, enhancing financial literacy among youth, and the role of the family in social stability.
This year will also witness the launch of the second cycle of the Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Grants Program, within an enhanced framework aligned with the university's strategic directions and aimed at strengthening its position as a leading academic institution both locally and regionally. There will be an Annual Humanities and Social Sciences Forum that will also be held as a central platform for fostering collaboration, dialogue among researchers, sharing experiences, and expanding academic networks.
Emphasizing the continuity of this research approach, Dr. Al-Ansari noted, 'This path will continue in the second cycle of the Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Grants Program, which is part of the internal grants and is set to launch its ninth cycle tomorrow, within an improved and enhanced framework that reflects the strategic directions and research aspirations of the University.'
In his remarks, Prof. Aiman Erbad, vice president for Research and Graduate Studies at QU, highlighted the university's research priorities for the 2025–2030 period, stating, 'As part of its firm commitment to supporting the national research ecosystem, QU has outlined its research priorities for the period 2025–2030 in alignment with the strategic directions of the state. These priorities cover key areas such as health, resource sustainability, digital technology, society, and energy—reflecting the university's central role in addressing national challenges and fostering innovation.'
He also emphasized QU's dedication to building research capacity through a diverse portfolio of internal research grants. These include Capacity Building Grants, Collaborative Grants, Institutional Collaboration Grants, Government and Industry Collaboration Grants, the Innovation and Knowledge Transfer Grant, Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Research Grants, Postdoctoral Researcher Grants, Student Research Grants, and the Interdisciplinary Collaborative Humanities and Social Sciences Grant. These initiatives play a vital role in preparing competent researchers who contribute to achieving Qatar National Vision.
Dr. Saeed Al-Meer, director of Research Support (Grants and Contracts), honoured the awardees. The winners of the Humanities and Social Sciences Grants were Dr. Turki Obaid Al-Marri, assistant professor ofFiqh and Usul Al-Fiqh, College of Sharia and Islamic Studies; Dr. Shaikha Al-Kuwari, assistant professor of Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Israa Al-Muftah, assistant professor of Educational Sciences, College of Education; Dr. Hamad Al-Ghadeed, assistant professor of History, College of Arts and Sciences; and Dr. Amna Sadiq, assistant professor of Gulf Studies, College of Arts and Sciences.