Research Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) Grants
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.
| Grant Title | New Submission Deadline |
| Young Scholars Grant | November 06, 2023 |
| Basic Science Grant | November 06, 2023 |
| Research Consortium Grant | November 06, 2023 |
| Baseload Applied Grant | November 06, 2023 |
| Technology Development Grant | November 06, 2023 |
| Technology Breakthrough Grant | November 06, 2023 |
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.| Grant Title | Call for Proposals | Guidelines | Templates | Max Fund | Max Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Scholars Grant | Details | Guidelines | Template | SAR 1,500,000 | Five (5) years |
| Basic Science Grant | Details | Guidelines | Template | SAR 1,600,000 | Four (4) years |
| Research Consortium Grant | Details | Guidelines | Template | SAR 10,000,000 | Five (5) years |
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.| Grant Title | Call for Proposals | Guidelines | Templates | Max Fund | Max Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseload Applied Grant | Details | Guidelines | Template | SAR 1,600,000 | Four (4) years |
| Technology Development Grant | Details | Guidelines | Template | SAR 10,000,000 | Five (5) years |
| Technology Breakthrough Grant | Details | Guidelines | Template | SAR 20,000,000 | Five (5) years |
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.| Grant Title | Call for Proposals | Guidelines | Templates | Max Fund | Max Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labs Reactivation Grant | Details | Guidelines | Template | SAR 1,500,000 | Three (3) years |