Deanship of Research Oversight and Coordination (DROC) would like to encourage all faculty and researchers to participate and apply for Research Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) Grants that are under three main initiatives: (1) Saudi Basic Scientific Initiative, (2) Saudi Applied Research and Technology Initiative, and (3) Reactivation and Rebuilding of Existing Labs Initiative.

 

Pre-Proposal

Please fill out simple pre-proposal form within one week (Deadline is 6^th of September, 2023 at 4:00 PM).

Template Application Form

 

Applicants will be provided with feedback for the full proposal.

University offers technical and editing review of full proposals provided the request arrived 2 weeks before the deadline

1. Saudi Basic Scientific Initiative 

The Saudi Basic Science (SBS) initiative seeks to support basic and fundamental scientific research in Saudi Arabia. The initiative aims to promote scientific excellence and innovation in the research ecosystem continuum. The primary objective is to achieve significant breakthroughs and advancements in the four national RDI priorities. The initiative provides funding to expand the pool of talented national researchers, to encourage their participation in targeted fields and to enable them to pursue their scientific ideas and activities at the early stages of discovery.

 

2. Saudi Applied Research and Technology Initiative 

The Saudi Applied Research and Technology (SART) Initiative is a project-level funding offered by RDIA. The initiative supports applied science and technology development research in Saudi Arabia with a focus on the four national RDI priorities. This initiative enables researchers to convert their scientific activities and ideas from the discovery stage to the development stage with the possibility of market testing and commercialization. Research institutions and researchers within the Kingdom are encouraged to partner with private, public, or not-for-profit organizations while collaborating with other universities. This important opportunity allows for the development of new technologies and strengthening research links and collaborations between different institutions.

 

3. Reactivation and Rebuilding of Existing Labs Initiative 

The fund provided through the initiative targets the enhancement of the existing labs, which will lead to increasing the number and quality of research outputs in terms of publication, patents, or ready for commercialization IPs. It will also expand the pool of national talented researchers and stimulate their participation in areas that will lead to breakthroughs in targeted fields.