The Secretariat of the Scientific Council

This regulation represents the governing framework for the scientific research and innovation system at Qassim University, and it defines the criteria for recognizing research activities eligible for institutional support and recognition. The regulation defines the approved types of scientific research, and the types of innovations counted as patents and scientific discoveries, and sets the quality and credibility standards necessary for the acceptance of research activities. The regulation also outlines the responsibilities of the Standing Committee for Scientific Research and Innovation at the Scientific Council in studying applications and making recommendations, the mechanisms for supporting and motivating researchers, and the controls for scientific awards. The regulation establishes a culture of research and innovation within the organized institutional framework, and safeguards the intellectual property rights of researchers. It targets faculty members who are researchers in all colleges, the Scientific Research and Innovation Committee, college administrations, and the Deanship of Scientific Research. It is considered a supplement to the relevant executive rules and is linked to the university's scientific excellence system, and it is based on the regulations of the Ministry of Education and the university's research policies.