Water Network Efficiency — Financial Journey (demo)
- Deadline
- 27 December 2026 at 22:47
- Eligible applicants
- Faculty members
- Project duration
- 12–24 months
- Budget ceiling
- 300,000.00 SAR
About this program
What the program aims for, who it targets, its conditions and submission requirements, as published by the institution.
Objectives
- Fund applied projects that address real challenges of industry and government partners.
- Accelerate knowledge transfer and turn results into deployable prototypes.
Target groups
- Faculty members working with a beneficiary partner
Eligibility criteria
- A letter of interest from the partner organisation (demo template).
- The project targets a technology readiness level of at least 4.
What the program does not fund
- Projects without a measurable applied output.
Submission requirements
- A proposal, a knowledge-transfer plan and a budget.
Budget and duration
- Funding ceiling
- 300,000.00 SAR
- Project duration
- 12 to 24 months
- Currency
- SAR
The grant is paid in instalments tied to accepted progress reports; every budget line is justified in the application.
Team roles
- Principal investigator · Required
- Co-investigator
- Graduate student
- Research assistant
- External partner
- Scientific consultant
Required documents
- Research proposalRequired
- Budget justificationOptional
Documents are uploaded as PDF in the application form; the application cannot be submitted without the required ones.
Timeline
For the cycle: Financial workflow trial cycle (demo)
- Applications open
- Application deadline
- Administrative screeningWithin two weeks of closing (~)
- Peer reviewAbout four weeks (~)
- Committee decision and resultsAbout eight weeks after closing (~)
- Agreement signature and grant startAfter the decision is approved
Durations after closing are indicative and depend on the number of applications and the committee's meeting schedule.
Evaluation criteria
- Scientific merit and originality
A clear, novel research problem and its contribution to knowledge.
- Sound methodology
Design, instruments and analysis plan fit the objectives.
- Team capability
Experience of the principal investigator and team, and the division of roles.
- Feasibility and work plan
A realistic schedule and milestones within the programme's duration.
- Budget fit
Lines justified, consistent with the activities and within the ceiling.
- Impact and expected outputs
Publications, knowledge transfer and societal impact.
Independent reviewers assess each application against these criteria; the cycle's approved review form sets their weights.
How to apply
- Read the programme conditions
Eligibility, requirements and required attachments are on this page; the programme is visible to everyone, eligible or not.
- Sign in with your university account
The platform checks your eligibility for the open cycle and shows any obstacle before you start.
- Fill the application form and build your team
The application is saved as a draft as you go; invite team members to confirm their participation.
- Attach the documents and submit before the deadline
After submission the application goes through screening, review and the committee's decision; follow its status and your next step in My applications.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply to more than one programme?
Yes, unless you reach the cycle's participation limit. The platform checks this when you start and tells you about any obstacle.
Can I save the application and finish it later?
Yes, the application is saved as a draft and stays in My requests until you submit it before the deadline.
How do I add team members?
Invite them from the team step of the form; each member confirms their participation from their own account before submission.
What happens after I submit?
The application goes through administrative screening, peer review and the committee's decision. You may be asked for a clarification or completion; notifications reach your workspace.
When does the grant start after approval?
The grant is created on approval and starts once the funding agreement is signed and approved; milestones, reports and outputs are then managed from the grant page.
Contact and support
Deanship of Scientific Research — Funding Programmes UnitFor questions about the programme's conditions or your eligibility, see the service guide. Once you start an application, notifications and clarification requests reach you in your workspace.
The cycle is open now
Applications close on 27 Dec 2026. Start early; your application is saved as a draft.