The program is fast-tracked and managed through the HBKU Research Office by utilizing the Sponsored Research Office (SRO) project management system. The applicants have up to 24 months to complete their projects through a GO/NO GO milestone-based approach, designed to ensure compliance and outcomes. 

Through such a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach, the program strives to further HBKU’s strategic vision by actively contributing towards its research priorities which are aligned with the country’s national priorities and challenges. Through support and guidance, the program seeks to address the needs of researchers across all disciplines.

Objectives

1. The Thematic Research Grant Program provides funding to HBKU researchers in support of cutting-edge translational research in HBKU research priority areas
2. The program intends to stimulate research collaboration through multidisciplinary and cross-entity research projects to tackle key scientific and technological challenges 
3. The program requires a minimum participation of two HBKU entities from the colleges and research institutes
4. A call for proposals is performed on an annual basis

1. Fostering cross-collaboration amongst research entities within HBKU
2. Helping to leverage expertise and resources to optimize research impact
3. Providing additional opportunities with HBKU to capture research ideas with high impact and to support them to generate outcomes
4. Establishing a pool of focused and critical research projects led by teams across multiple disciplines and functions to further enrich HBKU’s innovation ecosystem