1. Arts & Humanities includes History, Philosophy, Literature, Language, Religious Studies, and Cultural Studies and Focus in Human culture, expression, critical theory, and historical inquiry
2. Engineering & Technology includes Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science and Focus in Applied sciences, innovation, design, and industrial applications.
3. Life Sciences & Medicine includes Medicine, Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Public Health, and related fields and Focus in Human and animal life, health, and biological processes
4. Natural Sciences includes Physics, Chemistry, Earth & Planetary Sciences, Mathematics, Environmental Science and Focus in Fundamental scientific understanding of the natural world
5. Social Sciences & Management includes Economics, Business, Sociology, Education, Political Science, Psychology and Focus in Human behavior, society, governance, and organizational studies

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There is no deadline to submit applications, it can be submitted as and when a collaboration is agreed upon between KFUPM member and external collaborator. The application will be processed subject to availability of budget.

A maximum of two (2) proposals. The two projects should be from different country.

Yes. A faculty member may participate in a maximum of two (2) proposals, either as PI or Co-PI.

Yes. At any given period of time , the external collaborator can participate is only one project.

Yes, the budget should be used only for purchasing materials and resources required for executing the project, conference attendance, publication support. It cannot be used for manpower payments.

No. Payments to the external collaborator must be based on invoices for required resources, in accordance with KFUPM’s financial policies. Honoraria are not permitted.

No. The grant does not allow for manpower payments

No. There is no provision for compensation for KFUPM faculty or students.

Due to budget constraints, visits by the collaborator to KFUPM can be supported under the Ibn Sina Program. However, the grant does not cover travel for KFUPM faculty to visit external institutions.

The collaborator will be provided with round trip economy class ticket and on-campus bachelor accommodation to visit KFUPM.

Only the Principal Investigator or lead collaborator can visit KFUPM.

A report needs to be submitted, detailing meeting outcomes, milestones agreed, and follow-up actions. Documentation may include draft proposal outline, and a joint research action plan.

Yes, subject to the availability of budget and within the allowable limit.

Examples include (1) Co-Taught Interdisciplinary Online Modules, (2) Podcast-Based Learning Assignments, (3) Community-Embedded Learning Projects.

Yes, subject to the availability of budget and within the allowable limit

KFUPM is already offering editorial support