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Research grants
Promising grant for new faculty members Effective
The promising scholarship is one of the endowment scholarships, and it is a scholarship dedicated to supporting and empowering researchers who have recently joined Qassim University to engage in scientific research with high efficiency, by providing the necessary support to embark on the research path and encouraging scientific achievement.
Terms and Conditions for Application
- The applicant must hold a PhD or equivalent degree, and not have been employed as faculty at Qassim University for more than two years according to the appointment decision at Qassim University.
- The research proposal must not be plagiarized from a Master's or PhD thesis, nor must it have been completed in full or in part previously.
- The research proposal must fall within the research priorities of Qassim University.
- Researcher obtains a certificate of completion for the research ethics course.
- The application must be limited to the principal investigator only. Participating researchers may be involved, if scientifically necessary, after obtaining prior approval from the relevant research center. Their role will be limited to the scientific and executive aspects, and their involvement will not entail any financial entitlements or benefits.
- The researcher shall adhere to what is stated in the Scientific Research and Innovation Regulations and its executive bylaws at Qassim University, and the regulations organizing the management of research grants at Qassim University.
- The publication type should be Original Article.
- The scientific paper shall be published in a journal indexed in Web of Science (WoS) in one of its editions (SCIE, SSCI) for all disciplines in one of the following quartiles (Q1, Q2, or Q3). For the disciplines of colleges affiliated with the Theoretical Colleges Center, the scientific paper must be published in a journal indexed in Scopus in the first quartile (Q1) or second quartile (Q2) only.
Duration and financial benefits
- The project duration is one academic year (10 months), starting from the date of signing the contract between the researcher and the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research.
- Financial rewards are calculated according to the permanent grant rewards, as stipulated in the regulations governing the administration of research grants at Qassim University.
- reimbursement of scientific publishing fees in indexed journals is in accordance with the controls and conditions of the Qassim University Initiative to Support Scientific Publishing Fees.
Researcher Generation Grant Effective
It is one of the permanent scholarships directed towards graduate students at the Master's and Doctoral levels. It aims to support and empower students to conduct scientific research, enhance their research capabilities, and encourage them to produce sound scientific research that contributes to the development of knowledge and serves the scientific research priorities of the university and society. The scholarship also seeks to build a generation of researchers capable of adhering to scientific methodology and raising the quality of research outputs for graduate students, thereby enhancing the university's competitiveness and research standing.
Terms and Conditions for Application
- The applicant must be a faculty member at Qassim University and the academic supervisor of the student's thesis.
- The research proposal must align with the approved research plan of the student.
- The research proposal has not been supported by any other party and will not be submitted for support to any other party after its approval for funding.
- The research proposal must fall within the research priorities of Qassim University.
- Researchers obtaining a certificate of completion for the scientific research ethics course.
- The submission shall be limited to the thesis scientific supervisor and the graduate student. Participating researchers may be involved when scientifically necessary, after obtaining prior approval from the relevant research center, without any financial obligations arising from their involvement.
- The researcher shall adhere to what is stated in the Scientific Research and Innovation Regulations and its executive bylaws at Qassim University, and the regulations organizing the management of research grants at Qassim University.
- The publication type should be Original Article.
- The scientific paper shall be published in a journal indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) under one of the following categories (SCIE, SSCI) across all disciplines, within one of the following quartiles (Q1, Q2, Q3). For disciplines of colleges affiliated with the Center for Theoretical Colleges, if the scientific paper is published in a journal indexed in Scopus, it must be in the first quartile (Q1) or second quartile (Q2) only.
Duration and financial benefits
- The project duration is one academic year (10 months), starting from the date of signing the contract between the researcher and the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research.
- Financial rewards are calculated according to the permanent grant rewards, as stipulated in the regulations governing the administration of research grants at Qassim University.
- reimbursement of scientific publishing fees in indexed journals is in accordance with the controls and conditions of the Qassim University Initiative to Support Scientific Publishing Fees.
Defense Research Grant - Faculty and Graduate Student Track Effective
The idea to launch the Defense Research Grant came about in the context of developing research and development in all developmental and research fields, in partnership with the Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center. This initiative aims to stimulate and develop human cadres and to nurture and refine the knowledge and capabilities necessary in fields and specializations related to military and defense industries and the research and development system in the Kingdom.
Defense Research Grant (Faculty Track) Conditions
1- The principal investigator must be a faculty member at Qassim University and hold an academic rank of no less than assistant professor.
2- The research team should consist of at least two researchers from within the university, and it is preferable to involve graduate students as research assistants.
3- It is preferable for the research team to consist of diverse specializations.
4- None of the research team members should be in a state of default or delinquency according to the default conditions specified by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
5- The research proposal has not been previously submitted for funding from any other entity, nor will it be submitted for funding from any other entity after approval of its support.
6- The research proposal must not exceed the percentage approved by the Deanship when tested with the plagiarism program.
7- Support must be acknowledged when publishing project outputs according to the format approved by the Deanship.
8- The research proposal must fall within the specified areas.
Defense Research Grant Conditions (Graduate Student Track)
1- The custom grant application is being filled out and completed.
2- The student's supervisor must not be on academic probation according to the probation conditions set by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
3- The research proposal must not have been previously supported by any other entity and will not be submitted for support to any other entity after its approval.
4- Support must be acknowledged when publishing project outputs according to the format approved by the Deanship.
5- The research proposal must not exceed the percentage approved by the Deanship when tested with the plagiarism program.
6- The research proposal must fall within the specified areas.
How to Apply
1- The custom grant application is being filled out and completed.
2- Applications for the scholarship are submitted electronically through an online link, by completing all data and uploading all required attachments.
3- Applications are reviewed and arbitrated by the Supervisory Committee for the Implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding with Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center.
4- Requests are evaluated and approved for support by the Prince Sultan Center for Defense Studies and Research.
5- The principal investigator will be sent an email with the grant number and a copy of the contract upon approval.
6- The Principal Investigator is committed to signing the contract and sending it electronically, and delivering a hard copy to the Research Grants Coordinator at the Deanship of Scientific Research within a maximum of five days from the date of receipt.
7- The call for research proposals will run from May 7, 2025, to May 28, 2025. .
Defense Research Grant - Undergraduate Track (Graduation Projects) Completed
From the perspective of developing research and development in all developmental and research fields, the idea of launching the Defense Research Scholarship came about in partnership with the Prince Sultan Center for Defense Studies and Research. This aims to stimulate and develop human resources and develop and refine the knowledge and capabilities necessary for students in fields and specializations related to military and defense industries and the Kingdom's research and development system.
Defense Research Grants Terms
1- The principal investigator must be a faculty member at Qassim University, with an academic rank of at least Assistant Professor, and shall supervise the research project.
2- The research topic must fall within the center's research interests, which are as follows:
| Field | Field in English |
|---|---|
| Drone electronics design and programming | UAV Avionics Design and Programming |
| Structural design of drones | UAV Structural Design |
| Drone swarm operations | UAV Swarm Operations |
| AI-Powered Drone Control and Operation | UAV Control and Operation Using Al |
| Unmanned ground vehicles | Unmanned Ground Vehicles |
| Unmanned Surface Vehicles | Unmanned Surface Vehicles |
| Unmanned underwater systems | Unmanned Underwater Systems |
| Drone Detection Technologies / Counter-Drone Systems | UAV Detection Technologies/Counter UAV Systems |
| Landmine detection | Landmine Detection |
| Advanced target detection and recognition algorithms | Advanced Target Detection and Recognition Algorithms |
| Radar Systems Design and Implementation | Radar Systems Design and Implementation |
| Radar waveform design | Radar Waveform Design |
| Passive radar | Passive Radar |
| Antenna and Receiver Design | Antenna and Receiver Design |
| Jamming and Electronic Warfare Systems | Jamming Systems and Electronic Warfare |
| Radio programs and specific applications | Software Defined Radio and Applications |
| Satellite communications | Satellite Communication |
| Shortwave systems and thermal imaging | Short Wave and Thermal Imaging Systems |
| Electromagnetic interference | Electromagnetic Interference |
| Drone data links | Data Links for UAVS |
| LIDAR Systems | LiDAR Systems |
| Sonar Systems | Sonar Systems |
| Directed sensor and fusion | Sensor and Target Fusion |
3- The student's supervisor must not be on academic probation according to the probation conditions set by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
4- The research proposal must not have been previously supported by any other entity and will not be submitted for support to any other entity after its approval.
How to Apply
1- The custom grant application is being filled out and completed.
2- Applications for the scholarship are submitted electronically through an online link, by completing all data and uploading all required attachments.
3- Applications are reviewed and arbitrated by the Supervisory Committee for the Implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding with Prince Sultan Defense Studies and Research Center.
4- Requests are evaluated and approved for support by the Prince Sultan Center for Defense Studies and Research.
5- The principal investigator will be sent an email with the grant number and a copy of the contract upon approval.
6- The Principal Investigator is committed to signing the contract and sending it electronically, and delivering a hard copy to the Research Grants Coordinator at the Deanship of Scientific Research within a maximum of five days from the date of receipt.
Applications close at the end of the business day on Thursday, 08 Safar 1445 AH, corresponding to May 28, 2025 CE.
Sustainable Development Research Grant Completed
Sustainable Development Research Grant for Faculty Members, aiming to stimulate and encourage researchers in fields and specializations related to sustainable development and the research and development system in the Kingdom.
Terms and Conditions for the Sustainable Development Research Grant
1- The Principal Investigator must be a faculty member at Qassim University, with an academic rank of at least Assistant Professor.
2- The principal investigator or a member of the research team must not be in breach of the terms of breach as defined by the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research.
3- The research proposal should not have been previously supported by any other entity, and it should not be submitted to any other entity for support once approved.
4- It must not be a research paper extracted from an academic thesis (Master's, PhD, or previously funded research projects).
5- Team research rewards distribution shall be in accordance with the Unified Regulation for Scientific Research upon project closure and achievement of its outcomes, which include publishing one research paper in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Web of Science lists (Q1, Q2, and Q3) according to the latest version (for all specializations). For humanities specializations only, publication in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus lists (Q1 and Q2) according to the latest version may be accepted, using the approved keywords for sustainable development (click here for reference).
6- To be the documented scientific reference in the published research for the researcher in the following approved format:
Department of …., College of …., Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
Except for the applied college, which will be named:
Unit of Scientific Research, Applied College, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
The university email address of the researcher in the published research (XXX@qu.edu.sa)
7- Refer to the support of the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at Qassim University when publishing the research according to the format approved by the Deanship.
8- The research team shall consist of no more than two researchers, and one of the research team members must have prior publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
9- The scholarship duration is one year from the date of signing the contract between the principal investigator and the deanship.
10- That the research title falls within one of the Sustainable Development Goals (16), which are as follows:
1
Eradicate poverty
2
Eliminate hunger
3
Good Health and Well-being.
4
Quality Education
5
Gender Equality
6
Clean Water and Sanitation
7
Affordable and Clean Energy
8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10
Reduced Inequalities
11
Sustainable Cities and Communities
12
Responsible Consumption and Production
13
Climate Action
14
Life on Land
15
Sustainable Cities and Local Communities
16
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
11- The bonuses will be distributed as follows:
| Item | Amount (in Riyals) |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator Bonus | 14400 |
| Associate Researcher Bonus, if applicable | 12000 |
| Publishing and statistical analysis fees | 6000 |
| Materials and Supplies | Up to 40,000 |
How to Apply
1- The customized scholarship application form is filled out and completed (click here for the form).
2- Applications for the scholarship are submitted online through an electronic link (click here) after completing all required information and uploading all requested attachments.
3- Applications are reviewed and adjudicated by an external arbitration committee.
4- Requests submitted are evaluated and approved for support by the Deanship.
5- The principal investigator will be sent an email with the grant number and a copy of the contract upon approval.
6- The Principal Investigator is committed to signing the contract and sending it electronically, and delivering a hard copy to the Research Grants Coordinator at the Deanship of Scientific Research within a maximum of five days from the date of receipt.
The Development Scholarship - Second Edition Completed
This is a grant aimed at implementing and completing studies and development projects for entities related to the university. Through these, the university's objectives will be achieved to enhance its capabilities and solve some existing problems.
Target entities
1- University agencies.
2- Supporting Deans.
3- Colleges.
4- Departments and Units.
Development Grant Program - Second Session Terms
1- The studies are to be presented by parties within the university.
2- All submitted studies are subject to arbitration and evaluation by the competent authorities and committees.
3- The project must not exceed 10 months to complete.
4- The principal investigator must be a Saudi national and an employee of the entity applying for the project.
5- The research team members consist of associate researchers (no more than five) in addition to the principal investigator.
6- Does the total amount allocated for research team bonuses not exceed 55,000 SAR according to the following table:
| Adjective | Monthly allocation | Contract duration |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Investigator | 1000 | 10000 |
| Collaborating researcher for doctoral campaign | 900 | 9000 |
| Master's Candidate Research Assistant | 800 | 8000 |
| Research Assistant for Bachelor's Campaign | 600 | 6000 |
| Researcher's assistant for students, technicians, or professionals | 400 | 4000 |
*Custom maximum by attribute.
7- Support services that serve the development grant may be added, not exceeding 15,000 riyals, payable upon project closure.
8- The submitted project should primarily serve the applicant entity, and it is preferred that the project falls within the entity's strategic plan and is not already completed in the "Balamx" system.
9- The project will be closed and researchers' dues will be disbursed after the submission of a detailed report and a workshop to present the project's outcomes, followed by its approval by the relevant committees and authorities.
Research grants Ineffective
A research group is a collection of faculty members from the university across a number of interdisciplinary and integrated scientific disciplines who possess distinguished research and knowledge expertise in their field and seek to conduct high-quality collaborative research that contributes to the production of comprehensive knowledge and serves the community.
Goals
1- Encouraging research teams and interdisciplinary collaboration within the university.
2- Improving the quality and efficiency of scientific research.
3- Diversifying research grant areas for university faculty members and providing them with more opportunities to leverage their scientific expertise.
4- Creating an interactive and competitive environment among university researchers, encouraging them to document their scientific and professional relationships with each other.
5- Enhancing the capabilities of new researchers and graduate students and guiding their research interests to serve sustainable development issues.
6- Support for research partnerships with the public and private sectors.
For inquiries, please contact the relevant research center.
Center for Theoretical Colleges
hsrc@qu.edu.sa
Health Colleges Center
hmsrc@qu.edu.sa
Scientific Colleges Center
bsrc@qu.edu.sa
Granting directed societal issues Ineffective
This grant aims to direct university research towards investigating and studying societal issues to understand their causes and find solutions, thereby contributing to community development on all levels.
For inquiries, please contact the relevant research center.
Center for Theoretical Colleges
hsrc@qu.edu.sa
Health Colleges Center
hmsrc@qu.edu.sa
Scientific Colleges Center
bsrc@qu.edu.sa
Innovation Boost 2 Ineffective
Al-Qassim University has given great attention to the research, development, and innovation sector. Within this framework, the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research launched the Innovation Enhancement Grant, which aims to promote a knowledge-based economy by transforming ideas, sciences, and knowledge into products of high economic and societal value. This will actively contribute to driving the wheel of development by linking it to national development indicators.
Initiative Goals
1- Activation of the research and innovation system.
2- Directing scientific research towards building a knowledge-based economy.
3- Transforming research ideas into economic value and linking them to national development indicators.
Research Grants for Development Services in the Qassim Region Ineffective
One of the main goals of the strategic plan for Qassim University is to serve the development in the Qassim region, in a way that achieves the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. Therefore, the university, represented by the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, has launched a research projects grant to serve development in the Qassim region. The university provides support for 10 research projects carried out by 46 researchers, with the aim of contributing to accelerating development in the region to help achieve the Kingdom's Vision 2030. The grant includes several vital areas, foremost among them is roads, water and environment, animal production, and plant protection.
Grants and initiatives with partners
Cognitive Integration Scholarship in the Prophet's Biography
In partnership with
Sheikh Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Rashed Al-Humaid Chair for the Service of the Biography and the Messenger ﷺ
AI research grants
In partnership with
His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Chair for Artificial Intelligence
Research grants in the field of intellectual awareness and national belonging
In partnership with
The Sheikh Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Owaidha Chair for Intellectual Awareness and National Belonging