Research Programs

Programs and Initiatives

The Deanship of Scientific Research and Libraries at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University offers a diverse range of research funding programs and initiatives to advance scientific research, support researchers, encourage publication in leading international journals, and foster research and innovation partnerships in line with national priorities and Saudi Vision 2030.

2026 Research Funding Programs and Initiatives

High-Impact Journal Publication Support

Supports and rewards publications in high-impact, internationally ranked scientific journals.

Innovative Research Initiative

Funds applied research projects that develop innovative solutions and models with potential for industrial and commercial application.

Future Women Researchers Initiative

Supports the development of research skills and capabilities among female students and emerging researchers across various disciplines.

Research Projects Program

Funds individual and collaborative research projects undertaken by the University’s faculty members.

2026 Specialized Research Groups

Supports collaborative research teams in producing high-quality research in strategic fields.

Review Article Program

Encourages the publication of comprehensive review articles in specialized research fields.

Visiting Researcher Program

Attracts distinguished international researchers and scholars to collaborate on research projects and facilitate knowledge transfer.

Nature and Science Publication Incentives

Recognizes and rewards publications in the world’s leading scientific journals, Nature and Science.

Intellectual Awareness Research Program

Supports targeted research aimed at promoting national identity and strengthening intellectual and community awareness.

2025 Research Funding Programs and Initiatives

·       Research Projects Program

·       Visiting Researcher Program

·       Specialized Research Groups

·       National Challenges

·       Future Women Researchers Initiative

·       Innovative Research Initiative (We Research to Innovate)

·       Distinguished Journal Fees (Mumayyaz)

·       2025 Scientific Publication Support

Previous Research Funding Cycles Archive

·       Wa’ai Program

·       Previous Future Women Researchers Program

·       Previous Innovative Research Program

·       Junior Researchers Program

·       Nafi’e Program

·       Post-Publication Research Funding Program for Indexed Publications

·       Small and Medium Research Projects Funding Program

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