This document provides guidelines for writing a successful grant proposal for the NPSTI strategic technologies research program. It outlines the required sections of the proposal, including a summary, introduction, objectives, literature review, description of proposed work, value to Saudi Arabia, project execution, references, and resumes. The proposal must clearly address a priority research area and provide details on the research plan, methodology, timeline, budget, and qualifications of the research team.

1. How to write successful grant proposal for NPSTI strategic technologies research program Science and Technology Unitwww.uqu.edu.sa/stu Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf Head of Science and Technology Unit stuadmin@uqu.edu.sa Tel/Fax: 5271622 or 5270000 Ext: 4197/4198

2. 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 2 Summary Must not exceed one page in length (max. 500 words) It should provide a coherent, clear and concise description of the research activity It should describe the objectives and methods to be adopted Describe the expected broader impacts on development and society It should be informative to other persons working in the same or related fields Understandable to scientifically/technically literate lay readers It should not contain any confidential information No references required Do NOT use abbreviations

3. 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 3 INTRODUCTION Approximately 2-3 pages It should provide a brief background to the research proposal Explaining the importance of the research being proposed Scope of work and conditions A description of expected results Mustclearly address the relationship to the priority areas of the Strategic Technologies, its tracks and sub-tracks May or may not include references. Advisable to include references

4. 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 4 PROJECT OBJECTIVES It should include a clear statement of the objectives of the research being proposed The objectives should be precisely and clearly defined what is the question that this proposal addresses The significance of expected results It should be coherent, well planned and linked to tangible and measurable deliverables

5. PROJECT OBJECTIVES 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 5 When do you want to achieve the set objectives? Objectives should specify what you want to achieve Can you realistically achieve the objectives with the resources you have? You should be able to measure whether you are meeting the objectives or not Are the objectives you set, achievable and attainable?

6. 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 6 LITERATURE REVIEW This section include the background for context and should explain the significance of the research issues involved Details of the state of the art in the research field should be briefly included with references It should clearly identify the gaps in knowledge that the proposed research will address Indicate how it relates to work in progress or in the past by the PI and his team Indicate how it relatesto work in progress elsewhere Applicants should demonstrate awareness of the current state of the art and support their research design with up-to-date references.

7. 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 7 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK Describe in details how the research questions raised by this proposal will be tackled It should outline the general plan of work, including the broad design, methodology and expected outcomes The content of this section should be structured under the following headings: Approach, Tasks and Phases Research Methodology Management Plan Project Deliverables

8. 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 8 Approach, Tasks and Phases Details of the approach utilized to achieve each objective of the project should be clarified and illustrated (Form RE -D1-2). Research tasks and activities should be divided into groups of assignments, listed in logical sequence and linked with the project objectives to be achieved (Form RE -D1-3).

9. 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 9 Research Methodology Procedures and techniques with explanation why considered the most suitable to the research in question Detailed description of the experiments and measurements Methods to be used in data collection, analysis, and interpretation Limitations, potential pitfalls, constraints and alternative plans that may be adopted in tracking such challenges

10. 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 10 Management Plan Indicating how each member of the team would be involved (with durations) in executing specific tasks relating to the project (Form RE -D1-4). Identify and outline the role of collaborators or consultations (if any) Indicate various elements of the intended work plan; with phases, related tasks and outcomes, assignments, responsibilities, and dates of submission of progress and final technical reports as illustrated in (Form RE -D1-5).

11. 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 11 Project Deliverables The expected real, tangible and measurable outcomes of the proposed research project. Relationship to the project objectives and linkages with goals of the concerned Strategic Technology Program must be elaborated (Form RE -D1-6).

12. 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 12 VALUE TO THE KINGDOM of Saudi Arabia The value of the proposed research project to the Kingdom should be described in detail The relevance to the industrial base in the areas of technology concerned, or to other strategic sectors of the economy A description of potential positive impacts on the economy and society at large as well as likely negative outcomes if any should be as clearly elucidated as possible Benefits for education and training of Saudi students The career development of researchers; etc. may also be outlined here It is worth mentioning in this section the targeted end users The suitable mechanisms for utilization and implementation of the project deliverables

13. 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 13 PROJECT EXECUTION Current Resources: Provide information on current or pending funding of the proposed project Equipments and instruments already available at the executing institution should be briefly described Requested Resources: Details of all requested human resources, equipments, materials and consumables Details of transportation facilities and travel arrangements that may be needed in the execution of field work special training required Applicants must give details of all relevant costs

14. 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 14 PROJECT EXECUTION Proposed Budget: Fill (Form RE-D1-7) to detail the budget in tabular form including all requested resources for the entire duration of proposed research project. Note that equipment valued at less than SR 10,000 should be included in the materials and consumables section. Budget Justification: A detailed justification of the funding requested in each budget Specify if the equipment and infrastructure to be purchased using requested funds would be used in other research projects

15. 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 15 UNDERTAKING OF THE RESEARCH TEAM: (Form RE -D1-8) For e-submission, signatures are not required

16. 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 16 REFERENCES References should be cited in the standard style used in scientific/technical publications Links to online versions may be provided together with dates on which the material was accessed Use endnotes or reference manager software

17. 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 17 RESUMES Limited to maximum 3 pages Download the CV form from STU home page and fill it in then attached the CV to the end of the research proposal CV for each senior personnel who will be involved in the research project including the PI should be submitted The CV should include information regarding professional preparation, appointments, publications, synergistic activities and collaborators and other affiliations.

18. 02/11/1432 Dr. Faisal Al-Allaf, fallaf@uqu.edu.sa 18 THANK YOU 02/11/1432 18