Research Programs

Research programs at King Abdulaziz University aim to support scientific research and development in the Kingdom. They include support for basic and applied research, enhancing the quality of scientific publication, and developing research laboratories. The university also seeks to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 by supporting fields such as artificial intelligence, natural resource sustainability, and healthcare.

More details can be found through the following sections:

Program Name Description
Indexed Publication Support Program 2026 (IPP) Click here
Indexed Publication Program IPP (2025) This program aims to encourage faculty members to publish in high-impact journals indexed in Web of Science (Q1 & Q2), contributing to the university’s strategic goals in research excellence and global ranking advancement.
General Indexed Publication Program GPIP (2024) Publishing indexed research is essential for increasing high-quality research output and enhancing the university’s research excellence.
General Program This program supports applied and academic research aligned with national research priorities that serve Saudi Vision 2030.
Researcher Program A program supporting early-career postdoctoral researchers and assistant professors to enhance their research skills.
Knowledge Excellence Program A program focused on data analysis, knowledge development, and collaboration with leading international universities.

External Research Programs – Institutional Funding Program

The Ministry of Education, represented by the Agency for Research and Innovation, supports research development in Saudi Arabia through institutional funding programs in collaboration with universities and partners in the research ecosystem. King Abdulaziz University, represented by the Vice Presidency for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, has launched the Institutional Funding Program to support research activities in alignment with the Ministry of Education. The program aims to enhance scientific publication quality, support basic and applied research, develop research infrastructure and laboratories, and contribute to achieving Saudi Vision 2030. It also strengthens research capabilities and supports patents and prototype development.

Procedure: Applying for the Institutional Funding Program

Item Details
General Objectives
  • Contribute to Saudi Vision 2030.
  • Improve scientific publication quality and global ranking.
  • Support basic and applied research.
  • Develop research laboratories and infrastructure.
  • Address development challenges.
  • Strengthen research excellence.
  • Support patents and prototypes.
  • Promote local and international research collaboration.

Applications are submitted via the “My Research” portal.
Research Priorities
  • Sustainability of Natural Resources
  • Healthcare
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Industrial Development
  • Islamic Values and Society
Program Tracks
  • Research Capabilities
  • National Challenges
  • High-Impact Publication
  • Indexed Publication
  • Review Paper
  • Patents
Objective Define procedures for submitting research proposals to the Institutional Funding Program.
Scope University faculty members and researchers.
Related Documents
  • Application Form
  • Research Ethics Guide
  • Plagiarism Report
  • Submission via “My Research” portal
Procedure Steps - Review application form
- Review plagiarism report
- Review research team CVs

Procedure: Selection of Research Proposals

Item Details
Objective Define criteria and procedures for selecting funded proposals.
Scope Faculty members and researchers.
Related Documents
  • Online Application Form
  • Plagiarism Report
  • Research Team CVs
Procedure - Review plagiarism report
- Review CVs
- Review research priorities
- Estimate budget support
Research Program Templates