Introduction
Promoting innovation is one of the strategic pillars of the Human Capability Development Program within Saudi Vision 2030. This aligns with the vision of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, which aims to excel in scientific research that supports the knowledge economy, and its mission to develop competitive scientific research through a stimulating research and technological environment. In its commitment to supporting research and innovation, the university has introduced awards for outstanding achievements in research and innovation for both faculty members and students across all disciplines. These awards are granted annually during the Research and Innovation Forum, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of research and innovation, showcase the research and innovative capabilities of the university's members, and create an attractive scientific research environment. This effort contributes to elevating Saudi Arabia's ranking in global competitiveness indicators for research and innovation.
About the Award
This award is presented annually during the forum to raise awareness of the importance of research and innovation, highlight the research and innovative capabilities of the university community, and foster an attractive scientific research environment. This contributes to improving Saudi Arabia’s position in global competitiveness indicators, particularly in university achievement related to research and innovation. The supervisory committee determines the guidelines and procedures for applying for the scientific awards, while the scientific committee oversees the evaluation and selection process based on specific criteria and standards for each award.
Scientific Research Awards

Encourages and motivates faculty members at the university to advance scientific research through publication in globally indexed journals and databases, including the Web of Science and Scopus.…

Encourages university students to excel in research by publishing in globally indexed journals or databases such as the Web of Science and Scopus.

Aims to raise awareness of the importance of distinguished scientific research and to honor the university's scientific competencies. Awarded to the researcher whose work received the highest…

Intended to encourage researchers to register patents and scientific discoveries. This award is granted to researchers with innovations protected by intellectual property certificates such as…

Designed to motivate colleges to improve research and postgraduate activities.

Aimed at encouraging academic departments to enhance research and postgraduate activities.