The Qatar Anti-Doping Agency (QADA), the national authority responsible for anti-doping regulation in the State of Qatar, is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the integrity of sport through athlete education, testing, therapeutic use exemptions, and results management.
In line with its mission, QADA is launching a dedicated research funding call to support innovative social and scientific research in sports integrity and athlete welfare.
Timeline & Grant Details:
Start Date of Submission
(LOI)* & CVs** | February 5th, 2026 (12:00 pm) |
Submission deadline
(LOI)* & CVs** | February 19th, 2026 (12:00 pm) |
Submission opens
(Application form for shortlisted) | February 26th, 2026 (12:00 pm) |
Submission deadline
(Full proposal for shortlisted) | April 9th, 2026 (12:00 pm) |
| Anticipated start date | - October 2025
- Any purchases before the official project starting date will not be reimbursed.
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| Awards budget | - Scientific/Lab: QAR 300,000 over two years (QAR 150,000 per year)
- Social Science/Education: QAR 200,000 over two years (QAR 100,000 per year)
- Indirect costs: 5% of the project's total annual budget
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| How to apply | Upload the full application online through iGrants system |
* Letter of Intent (LOI)
** CVs should not exceed 3 pages per researcher.
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