Overview:
In alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and its emphasis on advancing research, development, and innovation, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University is deeply committed to enhancing scientific research and empowering its researchers. The university recognizes the vital role of research in achieving sustainable development and national prosperity.
In this context, the Research Projects Program was established to encourage researchers to produce high-quality scientific work that aligns with national research priorities. The program provides the financial resources needed to carry out such projects.
Funding under this program is offered as a fixed amount per published research paper, payable upon the publication of one or two scientific papers within a maximum period of 12 months. Eligible papers must be published in internationally indexed journals listed in the Web of Science (WOS) database and included exclusively within the following core citation indexes:
- Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE)
- Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI)
Program Description
| Required Document(s) | Implementation Details | Timeline | Procedure | |
1. To Be Announced Later 2. Approval of the Scientific Research Ethics Committee https://pnu.edu.sa/ar/Deanship/Research/Pages/SREthics.aspx | Submit a request to submit a new financing through the e-service on the following link: https: https://e-services.pnu.edu.sa/UltimusDPAPortal
| During the application period of the funding cycle, starting from: 7 December 2025
Until: 17 January 2026
| New Funding Request | 1 |
Commitment to Terminate a Research Contract with a Participant
| To Be Announced Later | To Be Announced Later | Project Termination | 2 |
Researcher Addition Form
| To Be Announced Later | To Be Announced Later | Researcher Addition | 3 |
| Research Project Withdrawal Form | To Be Announced Later | To Be Announced Later | Researcher Withdrawal | 4 |
Final Report Form
| To Be Announced Later | To Be Announced Later | Final Report | 6
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