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QSLP Receives 239 Applications for 8th Course

Doha, July 20 (QNA) - Qatar Science Leadership Programme (QSLP) has received 239 new applications for the eight and next cycle of its course, Qatar Foundation said Sunday. Applicants to QSLP, a constituent programme of Qatar Foundation Research and Development (QF R&D), include a number of executives. QSLP which has four programme tracks 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 Qatari nationals while the second of the programmes the Research Management Track received 25 applications from Qatari nationals. The Research Scientist Track received 148 applications. The Research Postdoctoral Track, received seven applications. In total, there are 239 applications, QF said. Commenting on the growing popularity and success of QSLP, QF Education, Training and Development Executive Director Dr Wyatt Hume said, "QSLP is a successful programme. It enriches Qatar's human capacity in research. "Most young people in the programme will undertake activities closely aligned with the Qatar National Research Strategy. They will focus on sustainable energy development, water and food security, improved health in areas of identified need and cyber-security. "Others will develop their personal abilities in other areas of research such as social development and sustainability, economics, finance, and international relations. The programme will play an important role in Qatars future." During the seventh cycle, QSLP hosted a variety of successful initiatives to support its members, including its first workshops for participants studying outside of Qatar. Thirty students enrolled in American institutions in the first workshop held in San Francisco, and 17 students enrolled in institutions in the UK at the second workshop held in London. The workshops helped QSLP students to develop effective scientific communication skills crucial to their professional relationships and future careers, QF said. (QNA)

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