Research Pillars and Priorities

​Qatar University relies on a specific set of strategic indicators to follow-up on its research priorities. These indicators enable the university to measure the impact and quality of research, aligned with its ambitious aspirations in this field. These indicators include: the number of patents related to societal needs and priorities, the percentage of interdisciplinary research that focuses on societal issues and contributes to achieving national priorities, the percentage of research with results that directly reflect societal needs and priorities, the number of research publications indexed in internationally recognized databases, and the number of research papers published in peer-reviewed journals resulting from student graduation projects that align with societal needs and priorities. These indicators play a pivotal role in monitoring the impact of research and assessing its alignment with national priorities, enhancing Qatar University's leadership in scientific research and contributing to sustainable development of society.

To ensure the effectiveness of the follow-up mechanism of these indicators and achieving the goals linked to the community priorities, the university adopts annual monitoring as an optimal methodology for the follow-up mechanism, adjusting the course when necessary, and providing guidance, if necessary, to narrow the gap between the target and the actual value of the indicator. This methodology seeks to maximize research gains and desired results within the strategic objective of scientific research, in a manner that is relevant to the community's priorities and needs in general, and in line with the university's scientific priorities and research pillars within its current strategy.

Qatar Universality's Research Priorities’ Pillars (2025-2030)

Qatar University's priority research pillars for the period 2025-2030 form the cornerstone of its future strategy, providing a clear roadmap for research directions aligned with the Qatar National Vision 2030. These pillars revolve around five key strategic areas: health, energy, digital technology, resource sustainability, and society, specifically designed to effectively respond to national development requirements. These five areas reflect the university's unwavering commitment to employing scientific research as a pivotal tool for achieving sustainable development and strengthening the knowledge-based economy in the State of Qatar.

By focusing on these strategic pillars, Qatar University seeks to contribute effectively to addressing national challenges and meeting the needs of Qatari society, while ensuring that it keeps pace with global scientific developments in these vital fields. The image illustrates the interconnectedness between these five research pillars and their role in supporting Qatar National Vision 2030, highlighting their integration to achieve an advancement of comprehensive research and development that serves the country's aspirations.

Qatar University's research priorities for the period 2025-2030 are:

1. Health2. Energy3. Digital Technology4. Resource Sustainability5. Society