Doha, Qatar: The organising committee of the Distinguished Young Researcher Award has announced that July 5, 2026 is the final deadline for submitting research papers for the award’s second edition, which is being held under the theme “Youth and Social Responsibility: Duties and Challenges – The Qatari Society as a Model”.
The award, jointly launched by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and the Ministry of Sports and Youth, seeks to encourage scientific research among young people and strengthen their contribution to addressing social and developmental issues through academic inquiry and evidence-based solutions.
This year’s edition focuses on the concept of social responsibility among youth within the Qatari context, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges associated with active participation in community development. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to support youth empowerment and enhance their role in achieving sustainable social progress.
The competition offers prizes totaling QR225,000, with QR100,000 awarded to the first-place winner, QR75,000 to the second-place winner, and QR50,000 to the third-place winner.
Research submissions are expected to address a range of themes, including the Islamic foundations of social responsibility, the concepts of trust and duty in Islamic law, the role of Islamic and Qatari values in fostering civic engagement.
