Indexed Publication Program (IPP) for 2026
| Item | Details |
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| Program Code | IPP – Indexed Publication Program |
| Target Group | University Faculty Members |
| Program Objectives |
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| Research Fields |
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| Performance Indicators | Number of publications in Q1 and Q2 journals indexed in the Web of Science database |
| Funding Source | Internal Resources |
| Program Management | Deanship of Research Agency |
| Funding Amount | 25,000 SAR |
| Payment Mechanism | - 60% initial payment upon contract signing - Final payment after technical and financial closure |
| Obligations | The Deanship of Scientific Research monitors contracts and classifies them as financial liabilities in cases of:
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| Technical Closure | - Published research paper - Abstract indexed in Web of Science - Submission: dsr-research@kau.edu.sa |
| Financial Closure | - Form 19 - Financial receipt voucher |
Frequently Asked Questions about the Program
The funding amount per project is 25,000 SAR.
60% of the funding amount is disbursed within one month of signing the contract.
The contract includes only the principal investigator.
Yes, the principal investigator may, under their responsibility, add co-researchers to the publication without increasing the budget, provided that project objectives are maintained.
Required documents include: research proposal, plagiarism report of the proposal, and CV file.
Applications are submitted through the Research Portal: Portal Link
The required output is one research paper published in a Q1 or Q2 indexed journal in the Web of Science database according to the Journal Impact Factor (JIF).
The contract duration is 9 months.
Yes, an extension may be requested without additional funding from the Deanship of Scientific Research with justification. The Deanship reserves the right to approve or reject the request.
Yes, up to two applications are allowed. The final number is determined by the Deanship based on applicant volume, achievement record, and publication quality.
No, all previous projects must be closed; otherwise, eligibility for funding will be affected.
The maximum allowed plagiarism rate is 10%.
iThenticate, Turnitin, and SafeAssign.
National priorities (future economies, human health, energy and industry, environmental sustainability) and university priorities (artificial intelligence, industrial development, healthcare, resource sustainability, Islamic values).
No, co-researchers are not required at the application stage. However, the current program does not allow adding them at submission, though they may be included in the publication.
The application period ends on 14 May 2026.
The expected contract signing date is 5 July.
