Al Quds academy launches research call to aid ‘scientific renaissance’

AMMAN — Al Quds Academy for Scientific Research (QASR) has launched its first call to support research and scientific projects, as part of its vision to begin a “scientific renaissance” in the Arab world, according to an academy statement released on Sunday.

Ekhleif Tarawneh, QASR chairman of the board of directors, said that due to the significance of scientific research in humanitarian efforts, the academy stresses its readiness to help researchers in all fields.

QASR will provide researchers with financial support to help them conduct research papers in a spirit of cooperation, especially between Jordanian and Palestinian researchers, Tarawneh said in the statement, a copy of which was received by The Jordan Times.

Research papers will be supported primarily in the fields of genetic engineering, stem cells, energy, food and water, as well as economic papers that aim to improve the living conditions of Arabs living with the regions challenges, he noted.

Munib Masri, chairman of the Munib Masri Development Foundation, highlighted the importance of collective work in addressing economic development in Palestine and Jordan, as well as focusing on increasing the gross domestic product that will, in return, reflect positively on citizens.

University of Jordan President Azmi Mahafzah expressed the university’s pride in the partnership with QASR, noting that the university, through its Cell Therapy Centre, will welcome researchers in the stem cell and genetic engineering fields.

Zu’bi Al Zu’bi, QASR CEO, said the first call will provide JD375,000, to be distributed as JD200,000 for stem cells and genetic engineering and JD150,000 for water, food and energy fields, with JD25,000 for economic and social impact studies.

He noted that the deadline to present proposals is July 3, and interested researchers can apply on www.alqudsacademy.com.