4 February 2012 Doha, Qatar:  The Qatar Science Leadership Program (QSLP) is now accepting applications from Qatari postgraduates for its prestigious vocational training. Submissions are invited until May 15th, 2012, with results announced by July 15th, 2012.   

The QSLP, an initiative of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), gives participants the opportunity to enhance their skills through professional development training courses.

The program seeks energetic team players with dynamic leadership qualities, and backgrounds primarily relating to Computer Science and Engineering, Energy and Environment, or Biomedical Research.

They may select one of two training modules, the "Research Scientist Track," or the "Research Management Track."  The former involves placements at elite institutions such as Oxford University and Cambridge University in the U.K., and Harvard University and Stanford University in the U.S. Programs will be tailored to suit Qatar's current national needs, such as sustainable development, as well as the future planning of QF research centers.

Meanwhile, the "Research Management Track" is Qatar-based, and offers hands-on experience at QF's Research Division and its partners. They include Qatar Science and Technology Park, Qatar National Research Fund, Sidra Medical and Research Center, and Education City branch campuses. 

Successful completion of the QSLP will not only lead to guaranteed jobs in QF's various research centers, but will further the nation's journey towards a knowledge-based economy. 

For further information about QSLP and to apply online, please visit: http://www.qf-research-division.org/qslp/index.php.

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Qatar Foundation - Unlocking Human Potential
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development is a private, non-profit organization that is supporting Qatar on its journey from carbon economy to knowledge economy by unlocking human potential for the benefit of not only Qatar, but the world.  Founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Amir of Qatar, QF is chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.

QF carries out its mission through three strategic pillars: education, science and research, and community development.  QF's education pillar brings world-class universities to Qatar to help create an education sector in which young people can develop the attitudes and skills required for a knowledge economy.  Meanwhile, its science and research pillar builds Qatar's innovation and technology capacity by developing and commercializing solutions through key sciences.  Finally, its community development pillar helps foster a progressive society while also enhancing cultural life, protecting Qatar's heritage and addressing immediate social needs in the community.

For a complete list of QF's initiatives and projects, visit http://www.qf.org.qa

For further information about this release please contact:
Basil Mahfouz
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Grace Wittenberg
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