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By providing research environment, guidance and support and networks to our research community (undergraduate and postgraduate research students to academic staff), we enables them to realize ISNC’s mission.
We aim to support our researchers’ at every step and stage of their research project lifecycle, from application development to publication, ISNC offers research support services.
1. Research Fund and Grants
1. Research Fund and Grants
Internal Research Grant Initiatives
Internal Research Grant Initiatives
Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies (ISNC/Institution) supports research and innovation at the institution through various means (intramural research funding, financial rewards for publications, innovations, patents, etc.), intramural research fund is one such initiatives. ISNC funds institutional research twice in a year (once in each semester of the academic year). Call for research proposal submission for intramural fund typically takes place in the beginning of each academic semester, therefore, watch-out for the announcement by the Deanship.
For more details regarding ISNC's Intramural Research Funding Initiative Click here.
Click here to submit your research proposal to seek intramural fund.
External/Governmental/Non-profit Organisations
External/Governmental/Non-profit Organisations
External Research Grants Initiatives
External Research Grants Initiatives
1. Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA): Saudi Basic and Applied Science Grants
1. Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA): Saudi Basic and Applied Science Grants
Under the RDIA's umbrella and aligned with Vision 2030, several flagship funding streams are open to researchers in health and wellness:
Saudi Basic Science Initiative
Young Scholars Grant
Basic Science Grant (BSG)
Research Consortium Grant: for multi-institutional collaboration Defaultrdia.gov.sa
Saudi Applied Research and Technology (SART) Initiative
Baseload Applied Grant
Technology Development Grant
Technology Breakthrough Grant: for advanced stage R&D over 5 years DefaultKAUST-Marifa
Reactivation and Rebuilding Existing Labs Initiative
Labs Reactivation Grant: to upgrade research facilities Default
These grants are open to universities, research centers, hospitals, ministries, and private entities—with focus areas including Health & Well-being. Click here to access RDIA funding initiatives.
2. Regulatory Development: Saudi National Institute for Health Research (SNIH)
2. Regulatory Development: Saudi National Institute for Health Research (SNIH)
Draft regulation released in January 2024 to streamline funding for translational research and clinical trials.
SNIH is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping clinical trial funding mechanisms aligned with national health RDI strategies, Click here for more details
3. King Salman Center for Disability Research (KSCDR)
3. King Salman Center for Disability Research (KSCDR)
Research Funding and King Salman Award for Disability Research in areas including health and medical sciences. It conducts and funds laboratory and field research on all aspects and ages of disability. Its aim is to improve the quality of life of all persons living with disabilities by promoting research that results in real-life changes and activities that help reduce the impact of disability. Click here for more information.
4. Ministry of Health: Innovation Center
4. Ministry of Health: Innovation Center
Established under Vision 2030 to foster healthcare innovation:
Programs like "Innovate with an Idea", Pioneers Award, and Seha-thon, aimed at transforming employee-generated ideas into scalable healthcare solutions.
5. Hvolution Foundation: Aging and Healthspan Science
5. Hvolution Foundation: Aging and Healthspan Science
A major philanthropic initiative targeting aging biology and healthy aging:
Open Call Grant Program (launched 2022): Saudi-based researchers in aging biology/geroscience Hevolution Foundation+1Hevolution Foundation+1
Hevolution has committed and continues to expand its reach and funding scope
The institution houses a centralized research lab to support Biomedical research of our research community
3. Library Resources
3. Library Resources
ISNC provides both print and on and off-campus online digital library services to students and staff. Through our Saudi Digital Library services, the largest academic collection of information sources in the Arab world covering all fields in health sciences.
Click here to access the Saudi Digital Library
4. English Editing Services
4. English Editing Services
5. Biostatistics Services
5. Biostatistics Services
6. Professional Development Programs
6. Professional Development Programs
ISNC-RC organizes and conducts professional development programs in the form of Faculty Development Programs (FDP) and Journal Clubs (JC).
FDP Presentations
FDP Presentations
Institution Orientation on restructuring
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