Cybersecurity research and innovation pioneer grants initiative

Igniting the development of innovative cybersecurity solutions and cutting-edge technologies

Empowering outstanding cybersecurity researchers and innovators

Accelerating the growth and impact of cybersecurity research and innovations

Researchers

Experts

University Students

Participating in top global research conferences

Developing innovative cybersecurity solutions 

Publishing cybersecurity research papers in renowned scientific journals

The applicant for the grant must be a lead researcher of the proposed project and is responsible of completing all the requirements

Submit all required and necessary documents on time, both during and after the completion of the proposed project

Apply for the grant within the designated application period and complete all registration requirements

Adhere to scientific integrity and ethical research principles throughout the research process.

The research project must be completed within a maximum timeframe of one year

The research must be original and not previously published, derived, or copied

 

Scientific Research and Projects

 

Eligible Applicants

 

An active employed researcher or expert with a recent research record for the last 5 years in cybersecurity or related fields and can be classified as follows:

	A faculty member or researcher in an academic or research institution based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including both citizens and residents
	A researcher or expert in a national or private sector entity based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including both citizens and residents
	A Saudi faculty member or researcher in an academic or research institution working abroad

 

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Postgraduate Research Theses

 

Eligible Applicants

 

An active employed researcher or expert with a recent research record for the last 5 years in cybersecurity or related fields and can be classified as follows:

	A Saudi master's or PhD student studying in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including both citizens and residents
	A Saudi master's or PhD student studying abroad in a recommended university

 

Apply

Bachelor's and Master's Graduation Projects

 

Eligible Applicants

An active employed researcher or expert with a recent research record for the last 5 years in cybersecurity or related fields and can be classified as follows:

	A Saudi bachelor's or master's student studying in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including both citizens and residents
	A Saudi bachelor's or master's student studying abroad in a recommended university

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Registering cybersecurity patents

Developing prototypes for innovative cybersecurity solutions

Publishing scientific reports, dissertations, or research papers in an indexed journal that is approved by NCA

Obtaining research excellence awards (e.g. best research paper awards)

Providing scientific posters and presentations

Participation in prestigious conferences