Saudi Emerging Investigator Grant (SEIG)

Eligibility

Applicant Eligibility

• The applicant must be from a KSA-based academic entity or research institution
• Saudi nationals can reside ex-KSA at time of application but must be affiliated with a local host institution by time of award1
• The applicant must have received a doctoral degree within 7 years of this application
• A Principal Investigator (PI) (applicant) of an ongoing research grant is not eligible; overall, the PI may only partake in two SEIGs
• The applicant can only apply for one project as a PI for a specific call

Note: 1) Saudi national researchers who may reside outside of KSA at the time of application wishing to carry out a project with a host institution in KSA are eligible. A KSA-based host institution must engage the PI for at least the duration of the project and must confirm its association with- and its support of the project and PI through a binding statement as part of the application.

Summary

The Saudi Emerging Investigator Grant (SEIG) is designed to support early-career, emerging investigators in their journey toward becoming distinguished Principal Investigators by enabling them to lead their first research projects. (TRL1-5). This grant specifically focuses on projects under the Health & Wellness National Priority covering the basic and applied science spectrum, providing targeted support that contributes to knowledge advancement and career growth in areas of national importance. The grant awards funds of up to SAR 1.5M over a period of up to 60 months.

Please see full application instructions under "Related Documents" on the RFA webpage for further details. 

Overhead

25% 

Application deadlines

RSO detailed review deadline

RSO final internal review deadline

Program application deadline

NOTE: Consult your Faculty Associate Dean (Research) (ADR) regarding Faculty-specific deadlines and submission processes.

Principal Investigators: Complete a Research Management System (RMS) record, including a copy of your complete application, and submit this for approvals in RMS.

Postdocs, students, and trainees: For fellowships and externally-sponsored research training awards or opportunities, you must complete the Research Funding Application Approval (RFAA) Trainee PDF form, and submit it, along with a complete copy of the application, to Research Services at rsotrainee@ucalgary.ca. Trainees should not use RMS at this time.

Approvals: The University of Calgary requires that all funding applications be approved prior to submission. Approval requires signatures via either RMS or the RFAA Trainee form, in the following order:

• Principal Investigator
• Department Head
• Faculty ADR/Dean
• Research Services (on behalf of the Vice-President Research)

Read the Meaning of Grant Signatures policy to understand what your approval means. Please see the agency guidelines for details about which signatures are required on your application, as it may differ from internal requirements.

Late submissions: Late submissions will only be accepted in cases of medical or family emergencies, or other exceptional circumstances. If you submit your RMS record to Research Services after the internal deadline has passed, you must secure additional approvals. Please read: Late Applications Process.

RESOURCES

Reminder: The sooner the researcher engages with Research Services, the more help we can be!

Contact the following Research Service units for support with:

Projects Involving Indigenous Research:

Support with incorporating wise practices in Indigenous research, community engagement, and Indigenous data management is available through the Indigenous Research Support Team (IRST).

Applicants can reach out by email to IRST at IRST@ucalgary.ca in advance of the RSO internal deadline. For more information about IRST, please visit the IRST webpage.

Knowledge Mobilization, Research Impact Assessment, DORA:

Support for knowledge mobilization/engagement/translation, community partnerships, research impact, responsible research assessment (DORA), and open science, is available through the Knowledge to Impact team.

Applicants can reach out by email to the KI team at knowledge.impact@ucalgary.ca.

For more information and access to resource archives, please visit the KI team webpage.

Research Data Management:

For information on research data management plans, processes, or best practices for your research program, please contact research.data@ucalgary.ca.

EDI in Research:

RSO can provide resources and support to research teams on the integration of equitable and inclusive practices in research design and research practice.

Contact edi.rso@ucalgary.ca for more information.

Research Security:

The Research Security Division is available to ensure researchers adhere to research security guidelines and policies, including the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships (NSGRP) and the policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC).

Visit the Research Security website to learn more or contact researchsecurity@ucalgary.ca.

Pre-Award Submissions:
RMS: Creating a Pre-Award Application