​​The generous support that scientific research has received under our wise leadership and the university administration has had a significant impact. By the grace of God Almighty, this support has led to numerous research achievements and new figures that have positively influenced the university's research outputs and its position in global rankings. ​






 Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University hosts eight research centers across various scientific fields, aiming to lead in research excellence and contribute significantly to scientific progress. These centers offer high-quality research services, support faculty members and graduate students, and streamline research processes. They also encourage and promote scientific research activities while providing diverse services and support for ongoing projects.

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Research chairs at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University are fundamental to achieving academic excellence and contributing to knowledge production. These chairs align with Saudi Vision 2030, focusing on knowledge-based economy and sustainable development. They provide an ideal environment for scientific innovation through funding research projects, fostering local and international partnerships, and addressing contemporary challenges.

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Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University has developed the Scientific Journals Platform, an integrated electronic system designed to manage the university’s five peer-reviewed scientific journals.

​The platform facilitates efficient management and online publication of academic research by overseeing the peer-review process, publishing research articles, archiving research papers, and managing intellectual property rights. It also provides performance analysis by generating statistics and reports on journal activities, including the number of submitted, accepted, and rejected papers, while evaluating the quality and impact of 

published research. Additionally, the platform enhances accessibility for researchers, manages indexing and citations, and improves research quality. By accelerating the publication process and increasing access to scientific research, the platform ensures streamlined operations. 

The university's scientific journals include:

  1. Journal of Sharia Sciences
  2. Journal of Arabic Sciences
  3. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
  4. Journal of Educational Sciences
  5. Journal of Applied Sciences



Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University offers multiple funding programs to support scientific research and academic innovation, aiming to enhance research output and achieve sustainable development. These programs include eight main tracks:

  1. Research Groups Program
  2. Global Research Partnership Program
  3. Research Projects Program
  4. Support Program for Graduate Students' Research
  5. Support Program for Research by University Scholars Abroad
  6. Book Authorship Support Program
  7. Support Program for Research Priorities
  8. Research Priorities Funding Program (Institutional Funding)
​Through these programs, the university strives to achieve research excellence and serve both the local and international communities.

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The university supports researchers by providing facilities and resources for theoretical and applied studies. Services include data analysis, translation, linguistic proofreading, plagiarism detection, and scientific publishing assistance. A central lab and other resources ensure a conducive research environment.

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Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, through its Deanship of Scientific Research, has sought to provide an ideal and stimulating research environment for its researchers. As the body responsible for managing research affairs at the university, the Deanship has focused on equipping researchers with resources and facilities, easing challenges, and offering services and support to encourage scientific publishing and improve the quality of research output.

The General Directorate of Libraries further supports researchers by providing access to electronic and physical information resources, databases, and preserving the university's scientific output, making it available for review and utilization.

Additionally, through its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, the university has worked to contribute to achieving Saudi Vision 2030 by fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. This effort emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship in driving the nation's economic development, with small and medium-sized enterprises recognized as key engines of economic growth by providing jobs and supporting innovation.

In October 2023, the University Affairs Council approved the comprehensive academic restructuring of the university.

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Last update:15/1/2025