Innovation development is considered one of the strategic pillars of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program. This aligns with the vision of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University in supporting scientific research, innovation, and the knowledge economy through a stimulating research and technological environment. Accordingly, the University has established annual awards for distinguished faculty members and students in research and innovation across various disciplines. These awards are presented during the Research and Innovation Forum with the aim of promoting a culture of research and innovation, showcasing research and innovative capabilities, and providing an attractive scientific environment that contributes to enhancing the Kingdom’s global competitiveness.
The Supervisory Committee is responsible for setting the regulations and application procedures for the awards, while the Scientific Committee oversees the evaluation and selection processes according to the approved criteria for each award.
Prize Value: :
80,000 Saudi Riyal
The award aims to motivate faculty members to advance scientific research through publishing in internationally indexed scientific journals listed in the Web of Science and Scopus databases.
Prize Value: :
30,000 Saudi Riyals
Encourages university students to excel in research by publishing in globally indexed journals or databases such as the Web of Science and Scopus.
Prize Value: :
10,000 Saudi Riyals
Aims to promote distinguished scientific research and honor the university’s scholars. Awarded to the researcher with the highest citations in indexed journals such as Web of Science.
Prize Value: :
80,000 Saudi Riyals
Intended to encourage researchers to register patents & scientific discoveries, awarded for innovations protected by intellectual property rights such as patents, & plant varieties.
Prize Value: :
Shield and Certificate of Appreciation
The award aims to encourage colleges to enhance scientific research and graduate studies, promote high-quality scholarly output, and support academic excellence and innovation.
Prize Value: :
Shield and Certificate of Appreciation
Aimed at encouraging academic departments to enhance research & postgraduate activities, strengthen scholarly output, & foster academic excellence & innovation for sustainable…
