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Research Funding:
The University of Tabuk works to promote innovative research through dedicated funding programs aimed at supporting research ideas that contribute to community development and improving quality of life. Establishing a pivotal research environment is one of the university's primary objectives, as it aims to strengthen its research and innovation identity by funding research proposals related to vital and diverse fields. The University of Tabuk's innovative research funding programs are ideal platforms for researchers to present their innovative ideas and transform them into tangible projects that contribute to addressing national challenges. These programs specifically target solutions related to various development sectors, enhancing the university's role in achieving sustainable development goals.
The university directs financial support to research that solves real problems facing society, both locally and nationally. Researchers and innovators at the university can submit proposals related to developing new technologies and creating effective solutions to various economic and social challenges, in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which seeks to achieve integrated development and move towards a knowledge-based society. Funding research proposals is not limited to financial support alone. It also includes providing the necessary infrastructure, creating opportunities for collaboration between different colleges and departments, and partnerships with the public and private sectors. This collaboration is essential for achieving outstanding research results that contribute to enhancing innovation and creativity. For example, the International Partnerships to Serve a Local Beneficiary track is one of the innovation tracks. This track aims to enhance the global reputation of the University of Tabuk by forming joint international research groups between researchers from the University of Tabuk and international researchers from prestigious international universities to find innovative solutions to challenges facing local sectors. The other funding track, the Bridge Track for Innovation for Impact Grants, targets groups that have met the requirements of the first phase, the research phase, through which these groups are linked to the second phase, the development phase. During this phase, work is done to develop a prototype of the target product that was protected during the first phase of support. The product is implemented in the region of the project's beneficiary partner to ensure support and adoption of the innovative product, and to ensure the quality of the innovative outputs of the funded projects.
Research Groups:
Research groups at the University of Tabuk are an essential part of the university's research strategy roadmap. These groups primarily aim to develop effective solutions to various national challenges, in addition to promoting regional projects, reflecting the university's commitment to supporting sustainable development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. By forming these groups, the University of Tabuk seeks to attract the best minds from within and outside the country. Members of the research groups include members of the university's local and international partners, including specialists from the top 200 universities worldwide. This step aims to ensure the exchange of knowledge and expertise, thereby achieving research results with a significant development impact. These research groups are funded through innovative funding programs, enabling them to effectively implement their ideas and research. Continuous financial support is provided to these groups, facilitating their access to the resources necessary to achieve their research goals.
Each research group is granted a renewable three-year term, which gives the groups the opportunity to evaluate their achievements and adapt their strategies to reflect changing national needs and emerging challenges. At the end of the third year, each group must present an applied product related to solving research challenges in a development sector. This product must be applicable in real life, reflecting the research findings and contributing to the improvement of various vital areas in society.
In this way, the research groups at the University of Tabuk contribute to promoting innovative thinking and developing sustainable solutions, contributing to building an active and advanced knowledge society. This research strategy is not merely academic plans; it reflects a clear vision toward achieving comprehensive development that contributes to achieving the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
The organizing rules and internal procedures in force for funding research groups at the University of Tabuk
Article I: Definitions
Article I: Definitions
- Funded Scientific Research: it is the achievement that is subject to the recognized scientific bases and is the result of individual or joint efforts; concurrently the university is funding it according to the rules governing funded research.
- Strategic Research: it is multidisciplinary research that includes a group of researchers with diverse and integrated inter specialties with distinct research capabilities and experiences that ensures quality and intensity of scientific production. This group directly contributes to enriching the knowledge economy by developing technologies and products with material returns.
- Research Group: it is a group of researchers with diverse and integrated interdisciplinary specializations with distinguished research capabilities and experiences that ensures quality and intensity of scientific production.
- The Head of the Group: is a faculty member with the degree of assistant professor at least, who represents the group participating in the research and is responsible for supervising and managing the group as well as representing it at the University.
- Co-researcher: is a faculty member and the like, who participates with a group of researchers in the completion of the study subject of the contract.
- Contract: it is the contract of the agreement concluded between the University and the principal researcher for the purpose of financing one of the strategic research subjects.
- The University: it is the University of Tabuk.
- Deanship: it is the Deanship of Scientific Research at the University of Tabuk.
- The First Party: is The University of Tabuk.
- The Second Party: The research team (Research Group), represented by the head of the group.
- Arbitrator: is a faculty member or an expert who is assigned to examine and study a scientific production.
- Consultant: is a faculty member or an expert who is assigned by the principal researcher to provide (no article here) consultation in the field of research.
- Research Group proposal form: it is the form approved by the Deanship of Scientific Research, in which the head of the group prepares a research project proposal according to its items.
- Funding: is the financial support provided by the University of Tabuk to research groups submitted by faculty members which meets the conditions specified by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
- Strategic Research Funding Programs: these are the funded research programs announced annually by the deanship to support strategic research.
- The Final Report: it is the last report submitted by the head of the group and includes the final draft of the required research published according to the form approved by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
- The Final Financial Report: it is the financial report submitted by the head of the group for the project of his research group, in which he explains all aspects of expenditure, including a copy of the required research in its final published form.
- Research Team: consists of the head of the group and the participating researchers.
- Rules and Procedures: the organizing rules and internal procedures in force for the financing of Strategic Research at the University of Tabuk
- Research Cessation: it is intended to stop support, close financial transactions and terminate the contract with the second party.
- Research Completion: completion of administrative and financial procedures approved by the Deanship of scientific research.
- Research Publication: it is intended to publish the research in one of the court publishing vessels, which the deanship may specify as in Article IX of this manual.
Article II: Presentation of Research
Article II: Presentation of Research
The head of the research group applying to the research group funding program from the university is required to:
- Be a member of the University's teaching staff.
- Submit the research project according to the model proposed and approved by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
- Comply with the deadlines allocated for the submission of research proposals (no “and” here) announced by the deanship.
- The head of research should not have research funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research that has not been completed.
- The number of members of the research group should not be less than seven members, at least 50% of them are employees of University of Tabuk.
- The employees of the University of Tabuk must be members of the research group from at least two different faculties (and comprising of three different departments within the two faculties).
- The head of the research group, upon completion of the research and its closure after completion, must provide the following:
- The path of strategic research groups:
- One research project (or “paper” you can use either as long as the usage is consistent) to be published in a journal classified by the ISI database that falls under the areas of Q1.
- One research project to be published in a SCOPUS classified Journal that falls under the category of the top 10% of Scopus classified journals.
- The head of the research group must be committed to registering a patent or a marketable prototype product.
- The path of scientific research groups:
- Two papers published in ISI database-classified journals with Impact Factor, one of which falls under at least Q2 domains.
- One research project to be published in a SCOPUS database-classified journal with an impact factor.
- The path of social research groups:
- One research project to be published in an ISI database-classified journal with an impact factor.
- One research project to be published in a SCOPUS database-classified journal with an impact factor.
- The Deanship of Scientific Research adds other conditions in the letter announcing the process for receiving requests for strategic research proposals.
- The Council of the Deanship of Scientific Research can make exceptions to these conditions as required by any business interest.
Article III: Arbitration of Research Proposals
Article III: Arbitration of Research Proposals
Proposals of research groups are judged according to the following procedures so that the research proposal must pass them in order:
- Research proposals are submitted to the Deanship of Scientific Research Council for sorting and consideration of the extent to which they comply with the conditions set out in the deanship's announcement and the completion of attaching all required forms.
- The deanship shall send the sorted strategic research proposals to two arbitrators for judging and making any required commentary.
- If the opinion of the arbitrators differs, the proposal is sent to a third arbitrator for judgment, and his opinion is final.
- The arbitrators shall evaluate the research proposals according to the arbitration models proposed and approved by the deanship.
- Research proposals that have passed the arbitration are presented to the Deanship of Scientific Research Council to consider the availability of the budget to support them, and the proposals are funded through the recommendation of the Deanship Council to approve their funding.
- The Council of the Deanship of Scientific Research has the right to add what it deems other necessary criteria for funding research proposals.
Article IV: Funding of strategic research proposals
Article IV: Funding of strategic research proposals
Approved research proposals are funded according to the following procedures:
- The research proposal is considered acceptable for funding after the approval of the Vice Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research as well as the approval of its budget from the deanship with the linked item allocated for this.
- Except for the item of equipment and materials, it is possible to transfer between the items of the research budget at the request of the head researcher and the approval of the Dean of Scientific Research, subject to compliance with the financial limits stipulated in Article (12) of the unified regulation of scientific research in universities.
- Research proposals are funded in accordance with the terms and obligations contained in the contract concluded between the first and second party (no “and” here) in accordance with the articles and clauses of these rules, which are an integral part of the funding contract.
- The second party does not have the right to change any of the clauses contained in the research project contract signed between the two parties without obtaining written consent from the deanship; the clauses are as follows:
- Change the head of research or one of the participating researchers.
- Add one or more researchers.
- Change the research goals.
- An increase in the costs of items approved in the research budget.
- The head of research (Head of Research Group), duties include: supervising, managing, and acting as the team's representative to the university.
Article V: Duration of Strategic Research
Article V: Duration of Strategic Research
- The Deanship of Scientific Research has the right to extend or shorten the period depending on the nature of the research and the available budget.
- If the second party wishes to extend the period in extreme cases of necessity, he must submit his request in this regard to the deanship at least thirty (30) days before the end of the research period, including the following:
- The extension request including scientific and technical justifications.
- The research and activities that have been completed up to the time of the extension request.
- An action plan to complete the remaining part of the requirements during the extension period.
- The extension is valid only with the written consent of the first party.
- The contract starts from the date of its signing and not from the date of receiving (no “of” here) the down payment.
Article VI: Research Cessation
Article VI: Research Cessation
The research is halted in the following cases:
- In the case of breaching contract terms or violation by any of the members of the research team of any of the obligations contained in these regulations.
- In the event that the relationship of the head of strategic research with the university ends for some reason, such as termination of the contract, resignation of the head of research from the university, or otherwise, regarding the research group:
- It is agreed between the Working Group to nominate a new head of the Research Group, provided that he is a faculty member of the University of Tabuk, and the Deanship of Scientific Research has the right to make an exception to this condition according to the interest of the work.
- All the duties of the head whose relationship with the university has ended are assigned to the new head of the research group, whose nomination was agreed by the Working Group, and he is entitled to the remaining financial dues scheduled in advance.
- All intellectual and literary rights of the former head who ended his relationship with the University are reserved.
- The agreement of the researchers and the assignment of a new head of the research group with an official letter submitted by the research team to the Deanship of scientific research, is not considered valid until the approval of the first party.
- In the event that the Working Group does not agree on the nomination of a new head of the research group, the deanship has the right to terminate the research, and the head of the group who has terminated his relationship with the university must return the financial dues spent on the previous research stages.
- In the event that the head of the research group submits a letter containing convincing justifications for the reasons that led to his violation of the terms of the contract, the deanship may give him an opportunity to correct his course after receiving written approval from the deanship.
- When the research is halted, the project is financially liquidated and the entire amount in the approved research budget is returned for the scientific research item in the university budget.
Article VII: Confidentiality of Information
Article VII: Confidentiality of Information
The research information belongs to the first party, and the second party does not have the right to disclose it to any party or publish it only after the consent of the First party. If this happens, legal action will be taken against him.
Article VIII: Final Report
Article VIII: Final Report
- The head of the research group submits the required research in the form in which it was initially published.
- The head of the research group shall prepare proof of publication in refereed and classified scientific journals, and the deanship may specify these scientific journals.
- Which means the payment of warehouse procedures for the item of devices and materials, if any, as stated in the research contract.
- The final financial report containing the payment of research expenses according to the forms approved by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
- Uploading an electronic copy of the required research in the form in which it was published on the research groups funding system from the Sahl system.
- In the event that the head of the research group did not commit to bring proof of publication, he acts in accordance with (no “the” here) Article 6 of these rules.
Article IX: Publication
Article IX: Publication
- The main researcher in the published scientific papers should be one of the Strategic Research members from the staff of the University of Tabuk.
- The presence of at least 50% of the members of the research group in each scientific paper within the product of the research group.
- The research team affiliated with the University of Tabuk is committed to publishing the scientific product of the research group, part of it, or any results, provided that reference is made to the University of Tabuk as a primary reference for researchers (Affiliation First). The reference to the University when publishing the research will be in the following format: "University of Tabuk".
- The Deanship may use research abstracts in its publications for the purpose of introducing the scientific research activity conducted at the University.
- The head of the research group upon completion of the funding requirements and the accrual of the last payment shall submit as follows:
- The path of strategic research groups:
- One research project to be published in a journal classified by ISI database and falls under 1Q domains.
- One research project to be published in a SCOPUS classified Journal and falls under the category of the top 10% of Scopus classified journals.
- The head of the research group must be committed to registering a patent or a marketable prototype product.
- The path of scientific research groups:
- Two papers published in ISI database-classified journals with an impact factor, one of which is listed under at least 2Q domains.
- One research project to be published in a SCOPUS database-classified journal with an impact factor.
- The path of social research groups:
- One research project to be published in an ISI database-classified journal with an impact factor.
- One research project to be published in a SCOPUS database-classified journal with an impact factor.
- The path of strategic research groups:
- It is required that the head of the research group indicates gratitude and thanks for the financial support provided by the Deanship of Scientific Research at the University of Tabuk with (no “the” here) mention of the Research number in the published research as follows: "The authors extend their appreciation to the Deanship of Scientific Research at the University of Tabuk for funding this work through Research Group no. RGP-XXX."
- Research published before the contract signing date will not be counted as part of the group's achievement.
- The head of the research group is committed to providing the deanship with proof of the publication of research.
- Correspondence and communication with the publishing institutions should be through the official university email of the researcher.
- The Council of the Deanship of Scientific Research can make exceptions to these conditions as required by any business interest.
Article X: Patent Rights
Article X: Patent Rights
- With regard to intellectual property rights, and the resulting financial obligations or entitlements, it is agreed between the parties in the research group financing contract or another contract on the distribution of the percentage of return from their group to each party, that the regulations and rules are applied.
- The second party shall notify the first party of all inventions, designs, improvements or discoveries obtained by the researcher during the implementation of the project or after completion of the project if the information obtained after the end of the project is based on information obtained during its completion.
- Registration of all protectable rights in favor of the first party; (no “and” here) the second party signs the documents or papers necessary for registration at the request of the first party.
- Communicate with the patent unit of the deanship and inform them to take the necessary action.
Article XI: Termination of the Research Group
Article XI: Termination of the Research Group
- The work of the research group ends with the acceptance by the Deanship of the final report of the research group according to the models of the Deanship of the research group or for any other reasons listed in the articles of these rules, and this shall be in accordance with (no “the” here) Article (9) of this manual.
- Upon completion of the research, it is financially liquidated, and the objects secured from the hardware item are handed over from the research budget to the competent authority.
Article XII: Financial Expenditure Rules
Article XII: Financial Expenditure Rules
- Research expenses are disbursed to the head of the group after completing the administrative and financial procedures approved by the Deanship of Scientific Research, as follows:
- The first payment: 35% of the total research budget is spent after signing the contract and is not tied to a certain time, according to the financial procedures of the Deanship of Scientific Research.
- The second payment: 65% of the remaining research budget after the completion of the research procedures according to Article VIII.
- The head of the group is committed to disbursing the research budget in accordance with Article (12) of the unified regulations for scientific research in Saudi universities, as follows:
- A bonus of one thousand two hundred Riyals (1200) per month is paid to the main researcher (head of the group) of doctoral candidates, and one thousand Riyals (1000) per month to each of the participants from the faculty members and, as such, doctoral candidates, during the basic period specified in the research contract.
- A bonus of (30) thirty Riyals per hour, not exceeding (800) eight hundred Riyals per month, is paid to the research assistant from the master's holders, during the basic period specified in the research contract, and not more than three assistants.
- A researcher assistant with a university degree shall be paid a bonus of (25) twenty-five Riyals per hour, not exceeding (600) six hundred Riyals per month, during the basic period specified in the research contract.
- A researcher's assistant from undergraduate students, technicians or professionals shall be paid a bonus of (20) twenty Riyals per hour, not exceeding (400) four hundred Riyals per month, during the basic period specified in the research contract.
- A consultant from within the city shall be paid a bonus of (500) five hundred Riyals for each consultation day, provided that the total of what he receives per year does not exceed (7000) seven thousand Riyals.
- A consultant from outside the city is paid a bonus of (1000) one thousand Riyals for each day of comprehensive consultation for accommodation and subsistence, provided that the total of what he receives per year does not exceed (14,000) fourteen thousand Riyals, and a round-trip air ticket is issued to him.
- A consultant from outside the kingdom is paid a bonus of (2000) thousand Riyals for each day of consultation, including accommodation and subsistence, provided that the total amount of (20000) twenty thousand Riyals is not exceeded per year, and a round-trip air ticket is issued to him.
- The indicated bonuses may not be disbursed if the researcher is dedicated to work in scientific research.
- The right of the researcher to demand the disbursement of the remaining payment from the research budget shall be lost if he fails to submit the necessary reports within the deadlines specified in accordance with Article V of these rules. If the researcher is late in submitting the final report according to the time period of the contract, he will be treated according to Article V.
Article XIII: Procedures for the Purchase of Devices, Materials, etc
Article XIII: Procedures for the Purchase of Devices, Materials, etc
Without prejudice to the applicable regulations and rules, the purchase of devices, materials, etc. is carried out in accordance with the following procedures and rules:
- The head of the group has the right to secure the research requirements of devices and materials by direct purchase for no more than the amount of nineteen thousand Riyals as follows:
- Less than three thousand Riyals: the purchase is made directly by the head of the group.
- Three thousand Riyals and less than ten thousand Riyals: the purchase is made under a pricing report and an official letter signed by the head of the group.
- Ten thousand Riyals or more: the purchase is made according to the pricing minutes and the official letter signed by the dean of scientific research.
He must submit original invoices approved by the point of sale, and materials and devices are entered to the University's warehouses and disbursed in accordance with the statutory rules in this regard.
- In excess of nineteen thousand Riyals, it is secured through the University's procurement department as follows:
- The head of the group submits the technical specifications of the devices, equipment and tools required for research to a number of suppliers inside the Kingdom, and in case of inability to insure them locally, the head of the group will correspond with third parties who can supply the required devices, and in both cases he will cooperate with the procurement department to secure the research requirements, by submitting the necessary offers, pricing minutes and minutes of the technical committee.
- The procurement department at the university is responsible for securing research supplies of devices and materials worth more than nineteen thousand Riyals, and correlating with their value from the allocations of research contracts concluded for this purpose, and they are delivered to the head of the group after securing them through the competent authority at the University, and inform the Deanship of Scientific Research of what is being done in this regard.
- The rules and regulations in force at the University apply to the insurance of materials, equipment, devices, etc.
Article Fourteen: Remuneration of the Research Team and Reviewers
Article Fourteen: Remuneration of the Research Team and Reviewers
- Remuneration for researchers, participants, and research assistants is calculated in accordance with Article 12 of these regulations.
- Arbitration fees are calculated as follows:
- Fee for reviewing the research proposal (500 SAR)
Article Fifteen: The provisions of these regulations are an integral part of the research group funding contracts signed between the first party and the second party
Article Fifteen: The provisions of these regulations are an integral part of the research group funding contracts signed between the first party and the second party
Article Sixteen: The Deanship of Scientific Research Council has the right to interpret the provisions of these regulations.
Article Sixteen: The Deanship of Scientific Research Council has the right to interpret the provisions of these regulations.
Article Seventeen: Resolution of Disputes within the Research Team
Article Seventeen: Resolution of Disputes within the Research Team
- The affected research team member submits a formal written request to the Deanship of Scientific Research explaining the point of contention, supported by evidence.
- The Deanship of Scientific Research shall escalate the matter to His Excellency the University President to officially refer the request to the Legal Department to take the necessary action and provide a legal opinion.
- The research group's work shall be considered suspended until the legal opinion, approved by His Excellency the University President, is received.
The Deanship of Scientific Research Program to Support New Faculty Members at the University of Tabuk
Article One: Definitions
Article One: Definitions
- Funded Scientific Research: An achievement that adheres to recognized scientific principles, resulting from individual efforts, collaborative efforts, or both, and is financed by the university in accordance with the regulations governing funded research.
- Principal Investigator: The faculty member, holding at least the rank of Assistant Professor, who represents the research group, and is responsible for supervising, managing the group, and acting as its representative to the university.
- Co-Investigator: A faculty member or equivalent who collaborates with a group of researchers to complete the study that is the subject of the contract.
- The Contract: The agreement concluded between the university and the principal investigator for the purpose of funding a research project.
- The University: Tabuk University.
- The Deanship: The Deanship of Scientific Research at Tabuk University.
- First Party: Tabuk University.
- Second Party: The research team, represented by the principal investigator.
- Reviewer: A faculty member or expert assigned to examine and evaluate a scholarly work.
- Consultant: A faculty member or expert commissioned by the principal investigator to provide consultation in the research field.
- Research Proposal Template: The template approved by the Deanship of Scientific Research, which researchers use to prepare their research project proposals according to its sections.
- Funding: The financial support provided by Tabuk University for research submitted by faculty members that meets the conditions specified by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
- Funding Programs: The funded research programs that the Deanship announces annually.
- Final Report: The final report submitted by the principal investigator, which includes the final published version of the research in accordance with the template approved by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
- Final Financial Report: The financial report submitted by the principal investigator for their completed research project, detailing all expenditures and including a copy of the research in its final, publishable form.
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Research Team: Composed of the principal investigator and the co-investigators.
- Suspension of Research: Refers to the cessation of support, the closure of its financial transactions, and the termination of the contract with the second party.
- Termination of Research: The completion of administrative and financial procedures approved by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
- Publication of the Research: Refers to the publication of the research in a refereed publication venue, which the Deanship may specify.
Article Two: Submission of Research Projects
Article Two: Submission of Research Projects
The principal investigator applying for the university's New Faculty Member Support Program must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a faculty member at the university, and the Council of the Deanship of Scientific Research may make an exception to this condition as needed.
- To submit his research project according to the research proposal template approved by the Deanship.
- To adhere to the deadlines for submitting research projects announced by the Deanship.
- The researcher must not have any uncompleted research projects funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
- A faculty member must not have been appointed to the rank of Assistant Professor at the university for more than two years.
- The research must not be extracted from a doctoral dissertation.
- The research must not have been previously completed, either in whole or in part.
Article Three: Peer Review of Research Proposals
Article Three: Peer Review of Research Proposals
Proposed research projects are peer-reviewed according to the following procedures:
- The research proposals are presented to the Council of the Deanship of Scientific Research to be screened and reviewed for their compliance with the conditions stated in the Deanship's announcement.
- The Deanship is responsible for sending the screened research proposal to two reviewers for peer review and comments.
- In the event of a difference of opinion between the arbitrators, the proposal is sent to a third arbitrator for decision, and his opinion is final.
- The arbitrators are responsible for evaluating the research proposals according to the research proposal arbitration form approved by the Deanship.
- Research proposals that have passed the review are presented to the Council of the Deanship of Scientific Research to consider the availability of budget to support them, and the research proposals are funded through the recommendation of the Council of the Deanship to approve their funding.
Article Four: Funding of Research Proposals
Article Four: Funding of Research Proposals
Approved research proposals are funded according to the following procedures:
- The Council of the Deanship forms a committee responsible for screening research proposals and reviewing their compliance with the conditions stated in the Deanship's announcement.
- A research project is considered eligible for funding after it is approved by the Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, and its budget is approved by the Deanship and allocated to the designated line item.
- With the exception of equipment and materials, transfers between line items in the research budget are permissible upon request of the principal investigator and approval by the Dean of Scientific Research, subject to the financial limitations stipulated in Article (12) of the Unified Regulations for Scientific Research in Universities.
- Research proposals are funded in accordance with the terms and obligations stipulated in the contract between the first party and the second party, as well as the articles and provisions of these regulations, which are considered an integral part of the funding contract.
- The second party is not entitled to modify any of the clauses stipulated in the research project contract signed by both parties without obtaining prior written consent from the Deanship. The clauses are as follows:
- Change of the principal investigator or any of the co-investigators.
- Addition of one or more researchers.
- Change of the project's objectives or its subject.
- An increase in the costs of the approved line items in the research budget.
- The principal investigator represents the research team and is responsible for supervising, managing, and acting as the team's representative to the university.
- Research funding is allocated proportionally to the number of research projects that have successfully passed peer review. The Dean's Council may grant exceptions to this rule based on the best interests of the institution.
Article Five: Research Duration
Article Five: Research Duration
- Research projects are funded for a period of nine months. The Deanship of Scientific Research, however, reserves the right to extend or shorten the research duration depending on the nature of the research and the available budget.
- Should the second party wish to extend the research duration due to unforeseen circumstances, a request for extension must be submitted to the Deanship of Scientific Research at least thirty (30) days prior to the research end date, including the following:
- The extension request, including the scientific and technical justifications.
- Progress made on the research up to the time of the extension request.
- The work plan for completing the remaining part of the research during the extension period.
- The extension shall not take effect except upon written approval from the first party.
- This contract is effective from the date of signature, not from the date of receipt of the first instalment.
Article Six: Cessation of Research
Article Six: Cessation of Research
- Research is suspended in the following cases:
- In case of a breach of contract clauses or a violation by any of the research team members of any of the obligations stipulated in these regulations.
- Should the researcher's affiliation with the university end for any reason, such as the termination of their contract, their resignation from the university, or other reasons, the principal investigator must do the following:
- First: In the event that the researcher has co-investigators: The research team shall agree upon the nomination of a new principal investigator, to whom all the duties of the first principal investigator will be assigned. The new investigator will be entitled to the remaining financial entitlements designated for the principal investigator, while the intellectual and moral rights of the first principal investigator shall be reserved in partnership with the new principal investigator. The agreement between the researchers and the appointment of the new principal investigator must be made in an official letter submitted by the research team to the Deanship of Scientific Research. This agreement is not considered effective until it receives the first party's approval. Should the research team fail to reach an agreement, the Deanship has the right to terminate the research, and the principal investigator must return the financial entitlements spent on the previous stages of the research.
- Second: If the principal investigator is working alone without any co-investigators: The principal investigator must authorize a researcher from the university to assume the administrative and financial duties of the research. This researcher will be responsible for the remaining stages of the research and will bear all the burdens and administrative responsibilities of the principal investigator for the university. The intellectual and moral rights of the principal investigator shall remain reserved. The researcher to whom the project is delegated shall bear all administrative, legal, and financial responsibilities assigned to the principal investigator in the funding contract and in these regulations. The request must be submitted via an official letter from the principal investigator and will not be considered effective until it receives the first party's approval. Should a researcher from the university not be delegated, the Deanship has the right to suspend the research as outlined in Article Six, and the principal investigator must return the funds spent on the previous stages of the research.
- If the researcher submits a letter containing convincing justifications for the reasons that led to his breach of the terms of the contract, the Deanship may grant him an opportunity to correct his course of action, after written approval.
- Upon suspension of the research, the project will be financially liquidated, and the (no “full” here) approved budget will be returned to the scientific research line item in the university's budget.
Article Seven: Confidentiality of Information
Article Seven: Confidentiality of Information
The research information is the property of the first party, and the second party has no right to disclose it to any entity. In the event of this occurrence, legal measures will be taken against them.
Article Eight: Final Report
Article Eight: Final Report
- The researcher submits his research in a final, publishable state.
- The researcher shall provide evidence of publication in peer-reviewed and ranked scientific journals, which may be specified by the Deanship.
- Evidence of payment of warehouse procedures for the equipment, materials and items, if any, as stipulated in the research contract.
- The final financial report, including proof of payment for research expenditures, as per the forms approved by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
- An electronic copy of the research, in its published format, shall be uploaded to the Research Funding System via the Sahal system.
- In the event that the researcher fails to provide evidence of publication, action will be taken in accordance with Article Six of these regulations.
Article Nine: Publication
Article Nine: Publication
- The research team affiliated with the University of Tabuk is obligated to publish the research, or any part or findings thereof, on the condition that the University of Tabuk is cited as the primary affiliation for the researchers. When the research is published in Arabic, the university's name shall be cited in the following format: "جامعة تبوك". When the research is published in English, the university's name shall be referenced in the following format: "University of Tabuk".
- The Deanship may use research abstracts in its publications for the purpose of introducing the scientific research activities conducted at the university.
Article Ten: Patent Rights
Article Ten: Patent Rights
- With regard to intellectual property rights and any associated obligations or financial entitlements, an agreement shall be established between both parties in the research project funding contract, or a subsequent contract, regarding the distribution ratio of the returns to each party. The applicable regulations and bylaws shall apply in this regard.
- The Second Party shall notify the First Party of all inventions, designs, improvements, or discoveries obtained by the researcher during the execution of the project or thereafter, if the information obtained after the project's completion is based on information acquired during the project's execution.
- All protectable rights shall be registered in favour of the First Party. The Second Party shall sign all necessary documents or papers for registration upon the request of the first party.
- Communicate with the Patent Unit at the Deanship and inform them to take the necessary action.
Article 11: Research Termination
Article 11: Research Termination
- The research project shall terminate upon the Deanship's acceptance of the final research report in accordance with the Deanship's research templates, or for any other reasons stated in the articles of these regulations, in accordance with Article Nine above.
- Upon the termination of the research, it shall be financially settled, and any assets secured from the equipment budget line shall be handed over to the relevant authority.
- Research and studies of a special nature that do not fall within the University's publication program shall be terminated by arbitration.
Article Twelve: Financial Disbursement Regulations
Article Twelve: Financial Disbursement Regulations
- Research expenses shall be disbursed to the Principal Investigator after the completion of the administrative and financial procedures approved by the Deanship of Scientific Research, as follows:
- First Instalment: 35% of the total research budget shall be disbursed after signing the contract, without being tied to a specific timeframe, and in accordance with the financial procedures of the Deanship of Scientific Research.
- Second Instalment: 65% of the remaining research budget shall be disbursed after the completion of the research procedures in accordance with Article Eight.
- The Principal Investigator shall adhere to Article (12) of the Unified Regulations for Scientific Research at Saudi Universities regarding the disbursement of the research budget, as follows:
- A reward of one thousand two hundred (1200) Riyals shall be disbursed monthly to the Principal Investigator holding a doctoral degree, and one thousand (1000) Riyals shall be disbursed monthly to each of the participating faculty members and those of equivalent rank holding a doctoral degree during the basic period specified in the research contract.
- An assistant researcher holding a master's degree shall be disbursed a reward of thirty (30) Riyals per hour, not exceeding eight hundred (800) Riyals per month, during the basic period specified in the research contract, and for no more than three assistants.
- A stipend of twenty-five (25) Saudi Riyals per hour shall be disbursed to a research assistant who holds a university degree, not to exceed six hundred (600) Saudi Riyals per month. This applies during the initial period specified in the research contract.
- A reward of twenty (20) Saudi Riyals per hour, not exceeding four hundred (400) Saudi Riyals per month, shall be disbursed to assistant researchers who are undergraduate students, technicians, or professionals. This disbursement is applicable during the basic period specified in the research contract.
- A consultant from within the city shall be disbursed a reward of five hundred (500) Riyals for each consultation day, provided that the total amount received in one year does not exceed seven thousand (7000) Riyals.
- A consultant from outside the city shall be disbursed a reward of one thousand (1000) Riyals for each consultation day, inclusive of accommodation and sustenance, provided that the total amount received in one year does not exceed fourteen thousand (14000) Riyals. A round-trip travel ticket shall also be provided.
- A consultant from outside the Kingdom shall be disbursed a reward of two thousand (2000) Riyals for each consultation day, inclusive of accommodation and sustenance, provided that the total amount disbursed to them in one year does not exceed twenty thousand (20000) Riyals. A round-trip travel ticket shall also be provided.
- The disbursement of the aforementioned stipends is not permissible if the researcher is fully dedicated to scientific research.
- The researcher's right to claim the remaining instalment of the research budget shall be forfeited if they fail to submit the required reports within the specified deadlines, as per Article Five of these regulations. If the researcher delays submitting the final report beyond the contractual timeframe, they shall be subject to the provisions of Article Five.
Article Thirteen: Procedures for Purchasing Equipment, Materials, and the Like
Article Thirteen: Procedures for Purchasing Equipment, Materials, and the Like
Without prejudice to the applicable regulations and systems, the purchase of equipment, materials, and the like shall be conducted in accordance with the following procedures and rules:
- The Principal investigator has the right to secure the research requirements of equipment and materials through direct purchase, in an amount not exceeding nineteen thousand Saudi Riyals, as follows:
- For amounts less than three thousand Riyals, direct purchase shall be made by the principal investigator.
- For amounts of three thousand Saudi Riyals and less than ten thousand Saudi Riyals, the purchase shall be made based on a pricing report and a commissioning letter signed by the principal investigator.
- For amounts of ten thousand Riyals or more, purchase shall be made based on a pricing record and a commissioning letter signed by the Dean of Scientific Research.
This applies whether by purchasing from within or outside the Kingdom. The researcher must provide original invoices certified by the vendor. The materials and equipment shall then be entered into the university's stores and issued on a custodial basis in accordance with the official regulations in this regard.
(b) For amounts exceeding nineteen thousand Saudi Riyals, they shall be secured through the university's Procurement Department, as follows:
- The principal investigator shall provide the technical specifications for the required research equipment, materials, and tools to a number of suppliers within the Kingdom. In the event that procurement is not possible locally, the principal investigator shall correspond with external entities capable of supplying the required equipment. In either case, the principal investigator shall cooperate with the Procurement Department to secure the research requirements by providing the necessary quotations, pricing records, and minutes of the technical committee.
- The University's Procurement Department shall be responsible for commissioning the procurement of research requirements, including equipment and materials exceeding nineteen thousand Riyals in value. It shall also be responsible for committing the value from the allocations of research contracts concluded for this purpose, handing them over to the Principal Investigator after procurement, and informing the Deanship of Scientific Research of the actions taken in this regard.
The rules and regulations in effect at the university apply to the procurement of materials, equipment, devices, and the like.
Article Fifteen: The provisions of these regulations shall be considered an integral part of the research contracts signed between the first party and the second party.
Article Fifteen: The provisions of these regulations shall be considered an integral part of the research contracts signed between the first party and the second party.
Article Sixteen: The Council of the Deanship of Scientific Research has the right to interpret the provisions of these regulations.
Article Sixteen: The Council of the Deanship of Scientific Research has the right to interpret the provisions of these regulations.
Article Seventeen: These rules shall be implemented after their approval by the Academic Council, pending their approval by the University Council.
Article Seventeen: These rules shall be implemented after their approval by the Academic Council, pending their approval by the University Council.
Article 18: Resolving Disputes Between Research Teams
Article 18: Resolving Disputes Between Research Teams
- The aggrieved research team member submits an official written request to the Deanship of Scientific Research, explaining the dispute and supporting evidence.
- The Deanship of Scientific Research formally forwards the request to the university's Legal Department for necessary action.
- The research is considered suspended until the Legal Department issues a decision.
Deanship of Scientific Research Program to Support Student Research at Tabuk University
Article One: Definitions
Article One: Definitions
1. Funded Scientific Research: An achievement that adheres to established scientific principles and is the result of individual or collaborative efforts, or both. The university undertakes to fund the research in accordance with the rules governing funded research.
2. Research Supervisor/main researcher: A faculty member with at least the rank of Assistant Professor who represents the group participating in the research and supervises, manages, and represents the research at the university.
3. Co-researcher: A faculty member or equivalent, or a student, who collaborates with a group of researchers to complete the study subject to the contract.
4. Contract: The agreement concluded between the university and the principal researcher/research supervisor for the purpose of funding a research project.
5. University: Tabuk University.
6. Deanship: The Deanship of Scientific Research at Tabuk University.
7. First Party: Tabuk University.
8. Second Party: The research team, represented by the research supervisor.
9. Reviewer: A faculty member or expert assigned to examine and study a scientific work.
10. Advisor: A faculty member or expert assigned by the research supervisor to provide consultation in the field of research.
11. Research Proposal Form: This is the form approved by the Deanship of Scientific Research, according to which the researchers prepare their research proposal.
12. Funding: This is the financial support provided by Tabuk University for research submitted by faculty members that meets the conditions specified by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
13. Funding Programs: These are the funded research programs announced annually by the Deanship.
14. Final Report: This is the final report submitted by the research supervisor, including the final version of the research as published, according to the form approved by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
15. Final Financial Report: This is the financial report submitted by the research supervisor on their research project, detailing all expenditures and including a copy of the research in its final, publishable form.
16. Research Team: This consists of the research supervisor and participating researchers.
17. Research Suspension: This refers to the cessation of support, the closure of financial transactions, and the termination of the contract with the second party.
18. Research Completion: Completion of the administrative and financial procedures approved by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
19. Research Publication: This refers to publishing the research in a peer-reviewed publication format, which the Deanship may specify.
Article Two: Submitting Research Projects
Article Two: Submitting Research Projects
Students applying for the Student Research Support Program must meet the following requirements:
1. Be a university student. The Deanship of Scientific Research Council may exempt students from this requirement as needed.
2. Submit their research project according to the research proposal form approved by the Deanship.
3. Adhere to the deadlines for submitting research projects announced by the Deanship.
4. The student must not have any uncompleted research funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
5. The student must find a faculty member with at least the rank of Assistant Professor to supervise the research.
Article Three: Research Proposal Review
Article Three: Research Proposal Review
Proposed research projects are reviewed according to the following procedures:
1. Research proposals are presented to the Scientific Research Deanship Council for review and consideration of their compliance with the conditions stipulated in the Deanship's announcement.
2. The Deanship sends the reviewed research proposal to two internal reviewers at the university for review and commentary.
3. In the event of a disagreement between the reviewers, the proposal is sent to a third reviewer for weighing, and their opinion is final.
4. The reviewers evaluate the research proposals according to the research proposal review form approved by the Deanship.
5. Research proposals that pass review are presented to the Scientific Research Deanship Council to consider the availability of funding to support them. Research proposals are funded through the Deanship Council's recommendation to approve their funding.
Article Four: Funding of Research Proposals
Article Four: Funding of Research Proposals
Approved research proposals are funded according to the following procedures:
1. The Deanship Council forms a committee to review research proposals and review their compliance with the conditions stipulated in the Deanship's announcement.
2. Research is considered acceptable for funding after the approval of the Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, the approval of its budget by the Deanship, and its linkage to the designated item.
3. With the exception of equipment and materials, transfers may be made between research budget items upon the request of the research supervisor and the approval of the Dean of Scientific Research, while adhering to the financial limits stipulated in Article (12) of the Unified Regulations for Scientific Research in Universities.
4. Research proposals are funded in accordance with the terms and obligations stipulated in the contract concluded between the first party and the second party, and in accordance with the articles and clauses of these regulations, which constitute an integral part of the funding contract. 5. The second party is not entitled to change any of the terms contained in the research project contract signed between the two parties, except after obtaining written approval from the Deanship. These terms include the following:
o Changing the research supervisor or one of the participating researchers.
o Adding one or more researchers.
o Changing the project objectives or topic.
o Increasing the costs of items approved in the research budget.
6. The research supervisor represents the research team and supervises, manages, and represents the team at the university.
7. Research is supported proportionally to the number of research projects that pass review. The Deanship Council may make exceptions to this requirement based on the interests of the work.
Article Five: Research Duration
Article Five: Research Duration
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Research proposals shall be implemented within one year from the date of signing the contract, with the exception of graduation and internship projects, which shall be determined according to the expected graduation date.
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If the second party wishes to extend the research duration in emergency cases, they must submit their request to the Deanship of Scientific Research at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the research period. The request must include the following:
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The extension request, including scientific and technical justifications.
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The research completed up to the time of the extension request.
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The work plan for completing the remaining portion of the research during the extension period.
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The extension shall not be effective unless the first party obtains written approval.
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The contract shall commence from the date of signing, not from the date of receipt of the first payment.
Article Six: Research Suspension
Article Six: Research Suspension
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1. The student's performance was evaluated in detail by the research supervisor twice, midway through and at the end of the research proposal implementation period. Research will be suspended in the following cases:
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If the student breaches the terms of the contract or violates any of the obligations stipulated in these regulations.
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If the student's relationship with the university ends for any reason, such as graduation, postponement of studies, expulsion from the university, or otherwise, the research supervisor is required to:
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Nominate another student and assign them all the duties of the first student. They will be entitled to the remaining financial dues due to the first student. The first student's intellectual and literary rights will remain preserved while participating with the new student.
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Approval to appoint a new student to research tasks shall be obtained through an official letter submitted by the research supervisor to the Deanship of Scientific Research. This approval shall not be valid until the first party approves.
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If it is not possible to find another student, the Deanship has the right to terminate the research, and the research supervisor must return the financial dues spent on previous research phases. 2. If the research supervisor or student submits a letter containing convincing justifications for the reasons that led to their breach of the contract, the Deanship may grant them an opportunity to rectify their conduct, subject to written approval.
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Upon discontinuation of the research, the project shall be financially liquidated, and the full amount of the approved research budget shall be returned to the scientific research item in the university budget
Article Seven: Confidentiality of Information
Article Seven: Confidentiality of Information
The research information is the property of the first party, and the second party has no right to disclose it to any party. In the event of such disclosure, legal action shall be taken against them.
Article Eight: Final Report
Article Eight: Final Report
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The student shall submit their research in its final, publishable form.
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The student shall provide proof of publication in peer-reviewed and classified scientific journals. The Deanship may specify these scientific journals.
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Evidence of payment of the warehousing procedures for equipment and materials, if any, as stated in the research contract.
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The final financial report, including proof of payment of research expenses, shall be submitted in accordance with the forms approved by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
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Upload an electronic copy of the research in the form in which it was published to the Student Research Funding System (Sahel).
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If the student fails to provide proof of publication, he/she will be subject to Article 6 of these rules.
Article Nine: Publication
Article Nine: Publication
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The research team affiliated with the University of Tabuk is committed to publishing the research, or a portion thereof, or any of its results, provided that the University of Tabuk is cited as the primary reference for researchers (affiliation). When publishing the research in Arabic, the reference to the university shall be as "University of Tabuk," and when publishing the research in English, the university name shall be cited as "University of Tabuk."
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The Deanship may use research summaries in its publications to promote the university's scientific research activities.
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The researcher is committed to publishing at least one scientific paper from the research project in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
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The researcher is committed to providing the Deanship with proof of the research publication.
Article Ten: Patent Rights
Article Ten: Patent Rights
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With regard to intellectual property rights and the resulting financial obligations or entitlements, the parties shall agree in the research project financing contract or a subsequent contract on the distribution of the percentage of revenue to each party, and the applicable rules and regulations shall apply. 2. The second party shall notify the first party of all inventions, designs, improvements, or discoveries obtained by the researcher during or after the project implementation, if the information obtained after the project's completion is based on information obtained during the project.
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Register all proprietary rights in favor of the first party. The second party shall sign the necessary documents or papers for registration upon the first party's request.
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Contact the Patent Unit at the Deanship and inform them of the necessary action.
Article Eleven: Termination of Research
Article Eleven: Termination of Research
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The research project shall end with the Deanship's acceptance of the final research report in accordance with the Deanship's research forms, or for any other reasons stated in the articles of these regulations, in accordance with Article Nine above.
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Upon completion of the research, it shall be financially liquidated, and the items secured from the equipment item of the research budget shall be delivered to the relevant authority.
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Research and studies of a special nature that are not included in the university's publication program shall be concluded by arbitration.
Article Twelve: Financial Disbursement Rules
Article Twelve: Financial Disbursement Rules
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Research expenses shall be disbursed to the research supervisor after completing the administrative and financial procedures approved by the Deanship of Scientific Research, as follows:
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First installment: 35% of the total research budget shall be disbursed after signing the contract and shall not be time-bound. This shall be in accordance with the financial procedures of the Deanship of Scientific Research.
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Second installment: 65% of the remaining research budget shall be disbursed after completing the research procedures, in accordance with Article Eight.
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The research supervisor shall be bound by Article (12) of the Unified Regulations for Scientific Research in Saudi Universities, regarding disbursement of the research budget, as follows:
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The principal investigator holding a doctorate shall be paid a monthly stipend of one thousand two hundred riyals (1,200).
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Each participating faculty member or equivalent holding a doctorate shall be paid a monthly stipend of one thousand riyals (1,000) for the basic period specified in the research contract. o A research assistant with a master's degree is paid a reward of thirty riyals (30) per hour, not exceeding eight hundred riyals (800) per month, during the basic period specified in the research contract and with no more than three assistants.
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A research assistant with a university degree is paid a reward of twenty-five riyals (25) per hour, not exceeding six hundred riyals (600) per month, during the basic period specified in the research contract.
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A research assistant who is an undergraduate student, technician, or professional is paid a reward of twenty riyals (20) per hour, not exceeding four hundred riyals (400) per month, during the basic period specified in the research contract.
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A consultant from within the city is paid a reward of five hundred riyals (500) per day of consultation, provided that the total annual salary exceeds seven thousand riyals (7,000). o A consultant from outside the city shall be paid a reward of one thousand riyals (1,000) for each day of consultation, including accommodation and food, provided that the total annual salary exceeds fourteen thousand riyals (14,000). A round-trip ticket shall also be provided.
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A consultant from outside the Kingdom shall be paid a reward of two thousand riyals (2,000) for each day of consultation, including accommodation and food, provided that the total annual salary exceeds twenty thousand riyals (20,000). A round-trip ticket shall also be provided.
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The aforementioned rewards may not be paid if the researcher is employed for the purpose of conducting scientific research.
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The researcher shall forfeit the right to claim the remaining installment of the research budget if he fails to submit the necessary reports by the deadlines specified in Article Five of these rules. If the researcher delays submitting the final report within the contract period, he shall be treated in accordance with Article Five.
Article Thirteen: Procedures for Purchasing Equipment, Materials, and Other Items
Article Thirteen: Procedures for Purchasing Equipment, Materials, and Other Items
Without prejudice to applicable rules and regulations, equipment, materials, and other items shall be purchased in accordance with the following procedures and rules:
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The principal investigator has the right to secure research requirements for equipment and materials through direct purchase, up to an amount not exceeding nineteen thousand riyals, as follows:
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Less than three thousand riyals shall be purchased directly by the principal investigator.
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Three thousand riyals and less than ten thousand riyals shall be purchased pursuant to a pricing document and a letter of authorization signed by the principal investigator.
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Ten thousand riyals or more shall be purchased pursuant to a pricing document and a letter of authorization signed by the Dean of Scientific Research.
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This shall be done whether purchased from within or outside the Kingdom. The principal investigator must submit original invoices certified by the selling party. Materials and equipment shall be entered into the university warehouses and disbursed in accordance with the relevant regulatory rules.
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For items exceeding nineteen thousand riyals, they are secured through the university's Procurement Department as follows:
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The research supervisor submits the technical specifications for the devices, equipment, and tools required for the research to a number of suppliers within the Kingdom. If local procurement is not possible, the research supervisor contacts external entities that can supply the required equipment. In both cases, the supervisor cooperates with the Procurement Department to secure the research requirements by submitting the necessary bids, pricing reports, and technical committee reports.
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The university's Procurement Department is responsible for securing research requirements, including devices and materials valued at more than nineteen thousand riyals. The cost is allocated from the allocations of research contracts concluded for this purpose, and the materials are delivered to the principal investigator after securing them and informing the Deanship of Scientific Research of the progress made in this regard.
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The procurement of materials, equipment, devices, and other items is subject to the rules and regulations in force at the university.
Article Fourteen: Remuneration for the Research Team and Arbitrators
Article Fourteen: Remuneration for the Research Team and Arbitrators
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1. Remuneration for researchers, participants, and research assistants shall be calculated in accordance with Article Twelve of these rules.
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2. The arbitration fee shall be calculated as follows:
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3. Research Project Proposal Arbitration Fee (500 riyals)
Article Fifteen: The provisions of these regulations shall be considered an integral part of the research contracts signed between the first party and the second party.
Article Fifteen: The provisions of these regulations shall be considered an integral part of the research contracts signed between the first party and the second party.
Article Sixteen: The Council of the Deanship of Scientific Research has the right to interpret the provisions of these rules.
Article Sixteen: The Council of the Deanship of Scientific Research has the right to interpret the provisions of these rules.
Article Seventeen: These rules shall be effective after their approval by the Academic Council, pending their approval by the University Council.
Article Seventeen: These rules shall be effective after their approval by the Academic Council, pending their approval by the University Council.
Article Eighteen: Resolving Disputes Between the Research Team
Article Eighteen: Resolving Disputes Between the Research Team
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The aggrieved research team member shall submit an official written request to the Deanship of Scientific Research, explaining the point of dispute, supported by supporting evidence.
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The Deanship of Scientific Research shall formally forward the request to the University's Legal Department for necessary action.
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The research shall be considered suspended until a decision is made by the Legal Department.
Funding Regulations
The rules and internal procedures in place for funding strategic research at Tabuk University.