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| Scientific Endowment The University is credited with being a pioneer in many areas of scientific research such as Environmental studies, • Pollution, • Water resources, • Transportation, • Islamic Economics, • Natural resources, • Genetic diseases, • Community services, • Medical research, • Agriculture Information technology, • Patented inventions. Under the directives of His Royal Highness, the Governor of Makkah, a scientific endowment was established to support University research in the domains related to the Hajj and Umrah environment and all research that serves the community and provides solutions to its problems. His Highness generously donated the land which was formally and legally registered to support research dedicated to serving the Hajj and Umra and helping solve Makkah community problems. The land allocated for the King Fahd Library was also added to the endowment. A special bank account was created (No 90909000500) at the National Commercial Bank (Islamic Investment) in the name of the Scientific Endowment for the support of KAU research. Scientific Research Chairs KAU has established the Scientific Research Chair program which is a unique academic activity used by many distinguished universities to improve developing certain academic programs and research projects. Definition of Scientific Research Chair The Scientific Research Chair is a permanent or temporary financial grant granted by a distinguished individual for funding a research or academic program at the University. A Saudi professor acclaimed for scientific achievement, expertise and international renown is appointed to oversee the Chair. Endowment Research Chairs Endowment Research Chairs are those that are funded by the University’s permanent endowments. Temporary Research Chairs Temporary Research Chairs are those that are funded for no fewer than three years through donations and grants. Objectives of Scientific Research Chairs Scientific Research Chairs aim to achieve the following: -To recruit specialized scholars of high caliber and scientific expertise to support and activate the academic programs and research projects of the University. -To benefit from scientific expertise and mobilize it for advancing knowledge and research. -To support different scientific specializations by providing all necessary instrumentation and modern laboratories. Download 2.76 Mb. Share with your friends:
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