| How much is each grant? |
The grant is 25,000 SAR. |
| What is the value of the first installment, and when will it be disbursed? |
60% of the grant will be disbursed within one month from the signing of the contract. |
| How many research team members are included in the contract? |
Only the principal investigator is included in the contract. |
| Can I add additional researchers to the published scientific paper? |
Yes, the principal investigator can add contributing researchers to the scientific paper without an increase in the budget, as long as they maintain the project's objectives. |
| What documents are required for applying for support? |
The required documents for applying are the research proposal, plagiarism check file for the research proposal, and curriculum vitae. |
| How can I apply for support? |
You can apply for support through the My Research Portal (link). |
| What are the required research outcome? |
The required research outcome include one scientific paper published in a journal indexed in Web of Science, and ranked in the first or second quartile according to the Journal Impact Factor (JIF). |
| What is the duration of the contract? |
The contract duration is 6 months. |
| Is there a possibility to extend the contract duration? |
Yes, you can request an extension without an increase in the budget amount from the Deanship of Scientific Research, providing valid justifications. The decision to accept or reject the request rests with the deanship. |
| Can I apply for multiple projects? How many research projects can be supported? |
Yes, you can apply for two projects at most. The number of research projects that can be supported is determined by the deanship, taking into consideration factors such as the total number of applicants, the researcher's track record, and the quality of previous publications. |
| Can I apply for support if I have previous projects that are still ongoing? |
No, you must close all previous projects, as failure to do so will affect your eligibility for support. |
| What is the maximum allowed percentage of plagiarism when applying? |
The maximum allowed percentage of plagiarism is 10%. |
| What plagiarism check programs are accepted? |
iThenticate, Turnitin, and SafeAssign are accepted plagiarism check programs. |
| What are the research priorities in the program? |
The research priorities in the program include national priorities and research priorities. The research priorities in the program are: National Priority (Future Economics, Human Health, Energy and Industry Leadership, Environmental Sustainability, and Basic Needs) - University Priority (Artificial Intelligence, Industrial Development, Healthcare, Natural Resource Sustainability, and Islamic Values and Society). |
| Is it necessary to include participating researchers or advisors when applying? |
Including participating researchers is not a requirement when applying. The current support program does not allow the addition of participating researchers during the application process, but it does not prevent their inclusion in the paper upon publication. |
| When is the application period for support closing? |
The application period for support closes on July 17, 2025. |
| When will the contracts be signed? |
The expected date for contract signing is August 1st. |