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Call for White Papers
This notice of call for white paper proposals is based on the MOU between King Abdulaziz University (KAU) and Khalifa University for Science and Technology (KU) at the United Arab Emirates. Within the specific objective of the twinning project to enhance research collaboration among faculties from both institutions, four priorities for the joint research program are indicated below:
1- Sustainable and renewable energy
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- Renewable energy integration to smart power grid
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- Intelligent control systems for renewable energy
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- Advanced materials for renewable energy
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2- Water technology
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- Water desalination and scintillation
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- Water resources sustainability
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- Groundwater protection and monitoring
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- Flash flood hazards and management
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3- Biotechnology
4- Medicine
- Nanodrugpreparation and delivery/transdermal system
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- Neurosciences/Degenerative Diseases
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- Early markers of disease/Cardio-Vascular, CNS
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Eligible Applicants:
This joint research project scheme is open to KAU and KU faculty members in the designated research fields. Applicants for the joint research program must include two principal investigators: one PI from KAU and another from KU. Any submissions that do not meet this requirement for joint research proposals will be rejected.
Note: only 1 White paper can be submitted per faculty member as Principal Investigator.
Submission guidelines:
All White papers must follow the guidelines in the attached White paper template and should be submitted via the following link:
Download the White Paper Template
Deadline for submission:
Proposals must be submitted no later than 27/01/2021 . White papers should be submitted via the relevant institutional electronic submission systems:
- KAU – GSSR
- KU – FIBI
Call Schedule:
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Date
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White paper submission deadline
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27/Jan/2021
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White paper evaluation period
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28/Jan/2021 – 22/Feb/2021
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Abstract outcome notification
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03/Mar/2021
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Full proposal development
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03/Mar/2021 – 07/Apr/2021
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Full proposal submission deadline
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07/Apr/2021
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Full proposal evaluation period
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08/Apr/2021 – 06/May/2021
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Full proposal outcome notification
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10/Jun/2021
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Project start date
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01/July/2021
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Updated Call Schedule:
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Stages
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Date
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White paper submission deadline
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27/Jan/2021
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White paper evaluation period
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28/Jan/ – 22/Mar/2021
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Abstract outcome notification
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31/Mar/2021
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Full proposal development
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31/Mar - 28/Apr/2021
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Full proposal submission deadline
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28/Apr/2021
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Full proposal evaluation period
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29/Apr – 26/May/2021
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Full proposal outcome notification
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10/Jun/2021
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Project start date
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01/July/2021
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For more information, please contact Director of Cultural Administration on Email: hassalahi@kau.edu.sa
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