This section sets out the financial rules and procedures for supported research projects — from preparing the budget and the items of expenditure, through to rewards and financial reports.
Budget Preparation and Amendment
General Rules for Research Project BudgetsThe conditions for preparing the budget and the approved maximum limits for its items.Budget AmendmentThe rules for transferring between approved budget items and the mechanism for requesting it.
Items of Expenditure
ManpowerThe rules for disbursing the rewards of the research team and the participants in the project.Devices, Materials and EquipmentThe procedures for direct purchase from inside and outside the Kingdom and its limits.TripsThe rules for participating in conferences, exhibitions, symposia and field trips.WorkshopsThe conditions for holding the workshops connected with the project and the requirements for documenting them.
Rewards and Financial Reports
Wages and Rewards of the Work TeamThe categories covered by the rewards and the rules for entitlement to them.System of RewardsThe table of maximum rewards and the periods of participation for each research capacity.Preparing and Submitting Financial ReportsThe procedures for disbursing from the advance and the mechanism for sending the financial report to the Unit.
