Introduction: 

As part of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University's mission to empower women leadership in scientific research, contribute to building a global knowledge-based economy, and support the 2030 vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that aims to invest in national potentials and evaluate international expertise to build the future of the Kingdom, the Deanship of Scientific Research has launched a Visiting Researcher Program that will bring together scholars from prestigious universities worldwide to enhance the capabilities of PNU's researchers. Creating a collaborative, cohesive scientific environment will help to establish collaborations in the field of research and enable the institution to compete on a global scale 

Program Description: 

As part of this program, PNU collaborates with international researchers, experts, and consultants, who have been selected in accordance with previously established standards. By assigning tasks to visiting researchers, the program is intended to increase the competitiveness of PNU researchers, enhance the quality of their scientific research, and attain world research excellence 

Program objective: 

  • Boost and enhance the university's scientific research capabilities and refine the scientific research skills of both faculty and students. 

  • Create a conducive environment for collaboration with distinguished researchers from different universities and research center, both locally and internationally. 

  • Increase scientific publication in high-impact scientific journals. 

  • Improve the quality and international classification of scientific publishing at the university and increase the rate of citations for the university's research.



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    Required Procedure 

    Available Time 

    Implementation Details 

    Required Justifications 

    1 

    Request for New Funding 

    During the application period for the funding cycle starting from: 

    19-05-1445 AH (corresponding to December 3, 2023) to 08-08-1445 AH (corresponding to February 18, 2024) 

    The application is submitted through the office of the affiliated dean after obtaining approval from the department and college councils 

    1- Visitor Researcher Program Application Form 

    2- Visitor Researcher Program Application Review Report Form 

    2 

    Visitor Researcher or Participant Visit Report 

    The application submission period from the principal researcher until: 15-11-1445 AH (corresponding to May 15, 2024) 

    The application is submitted by the principal researcher to the visitor researcher's email 

    1-Visit Report Form  

    3 

    Final Report Template 

    The application submission period from the principal researcher until: 15-11-1445 AH (corresponding to May 15, 2024) 

    The application is submitted by the principal researcher to the visitor researcher's email 

    1- Final Report Template