QATAR FOUNDATION’S EDUCATION CITY:Challenges and Achievements

Dr Mohamad Fathy SaoudPresident of Qatar Foundation

September 19, 2013

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QATAR FOUNDATION

Qatar Foundation was founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

QF is a Private, Non-Profit organization that serves the people of Qatar by supporting and operating high quality programs in Education and Research and, through both, in Community Development.

www.qf.org.qa

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STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

• We strongly believe that the nation’s true asset is its People. Within this context, Qatar Foundation strives to develop and nurture the future leaders of Qatar. By example and by sharing its experience, the Foundation also contributes to human development, nationally, regionally, and internationally.

• Education and Research have been marked as the powerful vehicles for human development and social change and the key components for transformation of Qatar from Energy to Knowledge-Based Economy.

• Although Qatar’s community has been at the heart of everything we do in QF, yet the regional and global horizons have been signaled very early, as clear targets.

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STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

• QF Leadership so rightly observed in mid-nineties that greater change was coming with the emergence of Globalization. We opted to embark on a global partnership model with some of the best Education and Research Institutions in the world.

• Apart from tapping on the quality of education and research standards of these elite institutions, QF Leadership strongly believed that “sharing of knowledge, ideas and values is the noblest way to transcend barriers”. This vision developed in the mid-nineties of the last Century was truly ahead of its time.

• It did not only make Qatar Foundation what it is today, but also became a role model that has started to replicate in several other countries in the region.

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CHALLENGES, RISKS AND CONCERNS

Faculty and Staff

StudentsGovernance and Academic

Freedom

Geographical Location Recruitment Pressures

Overseas Management

Regional Tensions

Institutional Autonomy

Strong Resident Core Faculty and Leading Academic Administration

Term of Relationship

Long Term Strategic Partnerships

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Need-Blind Admission

Sustainable Resources

Competitive Admission Based

on Academic Merit

ScholarshipsFinancial Aid

Non Discrimination

Endowment Model

Compliance with Policies of Parent Academic Institutions

Branding & Quality Assurance

CHALLENGES, RISKS AND CONCERNS

Accreditation

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EDUCATION CITY

• Pre-University Education

• Undergraduate Degrees and Programs

• Graduate Degrees and Programs

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

1998 2001 2003 2004 2005 2007 2010

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MULTI UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES

Al Shaqab School for Arts and Design

Previously

2011

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES• Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar – VCUQatar (1998)

o Art and design education and training. Fine Arts degrees in Graphic and Fashion Design

• Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar – WCMC-Q (2001)o Premedical Programo Medical Program - MD degree

• Texas A&M University at Qatar – TAMUQ (2003)o Engineering programs in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical and Petroleum

Engineering

• Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar – CMU-Q (2004)o Programs in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems,

and Computational Biology

• Georgetown University School of Foreign Service – SFS-Qatar (2005) o Programs in International Politics, Culture and Politics, and International

Economics, leading to a BSc in Foreign Service degree

• Northwestern University in Qatar – NU-Q (2007) NU-Q             o Programs in Communications and Journalism

GRADUATE DEGREES• Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies – QFIS (2007)

o Master of Science in Islamic Finance and Urban Design and in Architecture in Muslim Societies

o Master of Arts in Public Policy in Islam, in Islamic Studies, and in Contemporary Muslim Societies

• Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar – VCUQatar (2009)o Master of Arts in Design Studies

• HEC Paris in Qatar (2010)o Executive MBA

• University College London – UCL Qatar (2010)o Master programs in Museums and Conservation Practice and Archaeology

• Texas A&M University at Qatar – TAMUQ (2011)o Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

• Hamad Bin Khalifa University – HBKU (2011) o Offers Graduate and Research ProgramsGraduate Faculty of Islamic Studies – QFIS (2007)

Translation and Interpreting Institute – TII (2012)Graduate programs in translation and interpreting

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Promote and nurture Culture of Research at the National Level

• Maintain an efficient Governance to maximize synergies across the Broad Research Continuum vis a vis Basic, Applied and Research & Development

• Research Fundingo National Commitment (2.8%)o Qatar National Research Fund

Competitive Funding of Researcho Qatar National Research Strategy and Priorities Programs

• Coordination and Integration of the National Research Enterprise

• Lead Technology Development and Commercialization of Research

• Capacity Building

STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

Institutes Developed• Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI)

• Qatar Energy & Environment Research Institute (QEERI)

• Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI)

• Qatar Social Sciences and Arts Research Institute

Objectives• Build research capabilities in Qatar that are locally relevant and

globally competitive across the full continuum from basic research to commercialization

• Address critical ‘national grand challenges’ through large-scale research teams and programs

• Integrate and coordinate intramural and extramural research nationally, regionally, and internationally in their priority areas

QATAR RESEARCH INSTITUTES

Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Objectives Will Support Policy, Society and Culture

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SAH.1 Society

SAH.1.1 Education and

Skills Development

SAH.1.2 Family and Gender

SAH.1.3 Labor and Migration

SAH.2 Culture

SAH.2.1 Culture, Society,

Language, IdentitySAH.2.2

Communication

SAH.2.3 Arts and Design

SAH.2.4 Sports

SAH.3 Public and Economic

LifeSAH.3.1

International AffairsSAH.3.2 Public Policy,

Governance, and Regulations

SAH.3.3 Business and Innovation

SAH.3.4 Economics

SAH.3.5 Safety and Security

SAH.3.6 Urban Development and Planning

SAH.4 Capabilities, Collaboration

and Cross-Cutting

SAH.4.1 Capacity

SAH.4.2 Collaboration

SAH.4.3 Methodology

SAH.4.4 Information

Access

OVERVIEW OFTHE QATAR NATIONAL RESEARCH FUND

www.qnrf.org

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• Transparency

• Equal opportunities

• Learn to improve

• Commitment for excellence

QNRF CORE VALUES

Computer Sciences & ICT

QNRS

Energy & Environment

Health

QNRF FUNDING SCOPE

Social Sciences Arts & Humanities

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• 2006- Undergraduate Research Experience Program• Frequency- 2 cycles per year • Award- Up to $10k per awarded project UREP• 2007- National Priorities Research Program• Frequency- 1 cycle per year• Award- Up to $1m per awarded project • Collaboration- National & International researchers

NPRP• 2010- Junior Scientist Research Experience Program • Frequency- 2 cycles per year• Award- Up to $300k per awarded project JSREP• 2010- Secondary School Research Experience Program • Frequency- 1 cycle per year • Award- Prizes to distinguished students & their teachers

SSREP• 2011- National Priorities Research Program Exceptional• Frequency- Ongoing • Award- Up to $5m per awarded project • Collaboration- National & International researchers

NPRP EP

CURRENT FUNDING PROGRAMS

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FUTURE FUNDING PROGRAMS

• NPRP• NPRP-EP• Grand Challenges Program• Excellence Chairs Program• Small Business Innovation Program

Fund research of national interest

• K-12• SSREP• UREP• JSREP• The Young Scientist• Graduate Program (GSRA)• Post Doc Program (PDRA)• Research Training Fellowship Program • Short Courses Research Support Program • Science Museum• Research Infra-Structure Program (RISP)

Build human capital, infrastructure & research culture

• International Collaboration Program• Conferences, Workshops Sponsorship Program• Joint Research Funding Opportunities

International Research Outreach

STATISTICS OF QNRF PROGRAMS

Number of Cycles

Submitted proposals

Awarded Projects

Amount of Fund (US$M)

UREP13 1528 645 21

NPRP5 2615 567 485

JSREP3 54 16 3.4

SSREP 2 358 N/A N/A

NPRP-EP 2 14 4 15.26

Total 4211 1232 524.7

Funding Amount per Field of Science

Natural Sciences (22%)

m$US 107.57

Engineering (45%)m$US 215.97

Medical Sciences (23%)m$US 110.05

Agricultural Sciences (1%)

m$US 5.5

Social Sciences & Humanities (9%)m$US 43.3

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Creating Research Culture

Building Human

Capital in Research

Building Research

Infrastructure

International visibility Publications

Generating IP and Patents

Building Knowledge

based Economy

IMPACT OF QNRF FUNDING

QNRS

NPRP-EP

NPRPJSREP

Research Funding Programs

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5

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7 QNRS Program

National Priorities Research Program- Exceptional

National Priorities Research Program

Undergraduate Research Experience Program

UREPSSREP

1 Secondary School Research Experience Program

4 Junior Scientist Research Experience Program

GREP

3 Graduate Research Experience Program

SUSTAINABILITY

QNRF INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS

21 62

# Collaborative Institutions Awarded

# Awarded Projects

12434

47

11

90

303 54

62 58

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21 22

4 4 18 26

NPRP INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS

VisionQSTP will be a recognized international hub for research and commercialization

Objectives• Promote applied research, technology development and

commercialisation in Qatar• Grow and diversify Qatar’s economy through

application of technology• Accelerate formation and growth of start-up technology

companies• Create high-value employment opportunities, in

particular for Qatar’s university graduates

QATAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK (QSTP)

www.qstp.org.qa

QSTP INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS

SIDRA RESEARCHAND MEDICAL CENTER

www.qstp.org.qa

Sidra Medical and Research CenterSidra will set new standards in patient-centered care for

women and children in Qatar, the Gulf Region and internationally

Presented By: Date:

• Stunning modern glass, steel and white ceramic tile structure

• Designed by world renowned architect Cesar Pelli (Petronas Towers and other landmarks)

• Three towering atria reflect Qatari themes

• Atria encompass healing gardens

• Buildings will house water features and art collections

ACCLAIMED DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE

• Innovative features include:– Holistic approach to patient tracking

(RFID) and full electronic record handling, interfaced with an enterprise-wide Cerner Computer Information System

– A ‘paper-lite’/digital information system

– All private rooms filled with natural light

– HIMSS Analytics Stage 7 designation within months of opening

– Only IMRIS hybrid operating room in the region

– Robotic pharmacy

HOSPITAL-BUILDING / TECHNOLOGY

SIDRA’S FOCUS

Patient Care

Medical Education

Biomedical Research

At the heart of Sidra’s mission is nurturing women’s and children’s

health and wellness, now and for future generations

As a specialty center for women, Sidra will provide care in Obstetrics and Gynecology, including:

• Total deliveries – greater than 10,000 by 2015

• High risk deliveries – 2,000 anticipated by 2015

• Specialized Antenatal Care and Prenatal Diagnosis

• Fetal Medicine/Perinatal Medicine

• Reproductive Medicine – including IVF and more advanced techniques

• Perinatal (Genomic, Proteomic, Imaging including fetal MRI)

PATIENT CARE

• Allergy/Asthma

• Anesthesia

• Cardiology

• Child Development

• Critical Care Medicine

• Dental

• Dermatology

• Emergency Medicine

• Endocrinology

• Gastroenterology

• General Pediatrics

• Genetics - Clinical

• Hematology/BMT/Oncology

• Immunology/Immune Deficiency

• Infectious Disease

• Metabolic Disorders

• Neonatology

• Nephrology

• Neurology

• Pulmonology

• Rheumatology

• Diagnostic Imaging

• Pathology

Scope of Services

PATIENT CARE

Pediatric Surgical Sub-Specialties

• ENT

• General Surgery

• Cardiac Surgery

• Neurosurgery

• Ophthalmology

• Orthopedics (including Trauma)

• Plastic/Oral Maxillofacial

• Urology

Pediatric Support Services

• Occupational Therapy

• Physical Therapy

• Speech Therapy

• Case Management

• Clinical Pharmacist

• Child Life

• Respiratory Therapy

Scope of Pediatric Services

PATIENT CARE

Clinical Service Departments• Pediatric Anesthesia• Obstetrical Anesthesia• Anatomic/Clinical Pathology• Pediatrics Imaging• Women’s and Fetal Imaging

PATIENT CARE

• Sidra will play an integral role in the education of students at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar

• Sidra’s state-of-the-art simulation center will be used to train Sidra staff, using web-based learning and virtual reality

• Sidra will offer employees time allocated for training and teaching opportunities

MEDICAL EDUCATION

• Research Agenda– Development and Preventive

Medicine– Pregnancy Health and Fertility– Women’s Health

• Sidra will develop clinical, translational and basic research programs that aim to:– Advance understanding,

develop preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic tools, and improve public health overall

– Build on existing strength of child health research in Qatar

BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

QF GLOBAL INITIATIVES

ABOUT WISE

• WISE was established by Qatar Foundation in 2009 under the patronage of its Chairperson, Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.

• WISE is an international, multi-sectoral platform for creative thinking, debate and purposeful action.

• WISE is now an ongoing initiative and a global reference in new approaches to education. Through both the annual Summit and a range of continuing programs WISE is promoting collaboration and building the future of education.

WISE PROGRAMSWISE is much more than an annual Summit. The initiative is action-oriented and seeks to raise the status of education through a growing number of year-round programs launched since 2009. 

• WISE Summit. The annual three-day event in Doha, Qatar, is the leading international forum for innovation in education, bringing together over 1,000 practitioners, decision makers and thought leaders from multiple sectors and more than 100 countries.

• The annual WISE Prize for Education, the first major global prize of its kind, recognizes an individual or a team for an outstanding, world-class contribution to the field. 

• The  WISE Awards identify and promote each year six innovative educational projects that have had a transformative impact on societies.

• WISE Learners' Voice brings the views of students to the issue of rethinking education.  

WISE PROGRAMS

Other WISE Initiatives:

• The WISE Education Leadership Program supports current and emerging leaders in higher education, principally from the developing world.

• WISE Books are a result of the WISE initiative’s commitment to support, spread and inspire innovative thinking and sound practices in education.

• The WISE Community Platform is the social networking feature of the WISE web platform through which members of the WISE community can connect, interact and share knowledge and experience.

World Innovation Summit for Health

On the 1st of August 2012 during the London Olympics, an international Summit has been organized

500 health leaders from over 40 countries including over a dozen ministers

Speeches by HH Sheikha Moza, HRH Duke of York, Lord Darzi, Don Berwick, Andrew Witty &

the PM

WHAT WE LEARNED

There is great appetite to collaborate internationally about what reforms work and how to implement them

Problems are shared globally but solutions aren’t

As Don Berwick said, “the design of healthcare systems...is not yet a...scientific endeavour; but it can be and should

be.”

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Building on this success, the next annual summit will take place on December 10-11 in Doha, as an initiative of Qatar Foundation

Chaired by Lord Darzi and supported by teams in both Doha and London.

About 500 of the world’s most influential health leaders drawn from different sectors.

A two-day meeting with a richer agenda, more networking opportunities and even better

speakers.

As with last year, the agenda will be based around a set of policy discussion papers

produced beforehand…

Eight policy papers led by chairs of international renown in their fields

Obesity Prof Shiriki Kumanyika, University of Pennsylvania and International Obesity Taskforce

Empowering patients

Susan Edgman-Levitan, Mass General Hospital/Partners, founder of the Picker Institute

Antimicrobial resistance

Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer, UK

Mental healthProf Vikram Patel, Prof of Mental Health, London School and Dr Shekhar Saxena, WHO

Accountablecare Dr Mark McClellan, Brookings Institution and former Administrator of CMS

Sir Thomas Hughes-Hallett, Executive Chair, Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College LondonEnd-of-life care

Road Traffic Injury

Professor Adnan Hyder, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health

Professor Sandy Pentland, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyBig data and healthcare