Find answers to the most common questions about the research grant application process.
Faculty members, full-time researchers, and staff affiliated with university research centers may apply. Graduate students can participate as assistants but not as Principal Investigators (PIs).
Yes, you may submit multiple proposals, but funding will be limited to one active grant per Principal Investigator at any given time.
Projects that align with the university’s research priorities, show innovation, and demonstrate clear academic or societal impact are encouraged. Topics may vary by cycle.
Funding limits are specified in each grant announcement. Typical awards range from [insert amount] to [insert amount], depending on the type of project.
The review process typically takes 4 to 6 weeks from the application deadline. Applicants will be notified via university email.
No. Once submitted, applications cannot be modified. Please ensure all documents are final before submitting.
If your research involves human or animal subjects, ethical approval must be secured before funds are disbursed. You can apply while the ethics review is in progress.
Applications are reviewed by a panel of subject-matter experts based on:
Scientific merit
Methodology
Feasibility
Impact and innovation
Budget justification
Grantees are required to submit:
Mid-term progress report
Final report with research outcomes and financial summary
For technical support or grant-related inquiries, please email:
dr.ahmed1975@alayen.edu.iq
or call:
+964-770-0671115
