Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) Grants
The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) offers competitive research grant funding to support high-impact scientific research. Academic staff at AOU Kuwait who wish to apply for a KFAS research grant project are required to obtain an official institutional approval letter from the Director of AOU before submitting their proposal to KFAS. This letter must be attached to the KFAS proposal submission as a mandatory requirement.
KFAS research funding aligns with its Strategy (2025–2030), which focuses on supporting research in key national priority areas, including Environment, Energy, Health, STEAM Education, Food and Water Security, and Future Economies. These areas emphasize emerging technologies, sustainability, innovation, and data-driven solutions that contribute to Kuwait’s long-term development and global competitiveness.
What We Need From You
Before the R&D Center can issue the official AOU approval letter, applicants must first go through the standard internal research grant application process. The following is required from the applicant:
- Completed Research Grant Form: The same Scientific Research Grant Project form used for the internal AOU Scientific Research Grant (دعم مشروع بحث علمي) must be completed and submitted.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Step 1: Obtain and Complete the Research Grant Form
Download the official Scientific Research Grant Project form from the R&D portal. Complete it in full, following the same process as applying for an internal research grant (Section 1.1).
Step 2: Submit to Your Faculty R&D Email
Submit the completed form to the designated R&D email address for your faculty (Kindly refer to Table 1).
Step 3: Peer Review
The R&D Center will assign your application to an independent peer reviewer. This process takes between 10 to 20 working days.
Step 4: R&D Committee Meeting
Your application will be presented at the next monthly R&D Committee meeting for review and deliberation.
Step 5: Official AOU Approval Letter
The R&D Center will issue an official approval letter signed by the Director of AOU. This letter will be sent to you directly by the R&D Center.
