Program Guidelines:

1. Each research team must consist of no more than three researchers, including at least one from SAMA.
2. Applicants must complete the (application form) and send it along with all documents required to: Info-JRP@SAMA.gov.sa
3. SAMA will review all applications and select the best research ideas submitted in each area of study. The final candidates will be then contacted and the research teams will be formed.
4. The program covers 8 areas of study.

Areas of Study:

1. Financial Sector:                                                                                                                                            (Fintech, banking, insurance, finance, risk management, payment systems, financial markets, etc.)
2. Financial Stability:                                                                                                                                          (Virtual currencies, cyber risk, mortgage, bank credit, financial sustainability, etc.)
3. Macroeconomics:                                                                                                                                          (Inflation, GDP, digital and knowledge economy, investment, consumption, etc.)
4. Foreign Trade:                                                                                                                                              (Trade protectionist measures, global supply chains, foreign direct investment, exports, remittances, etc.)
5. Private Sector:                                                                                                                                              (Production efficiency, small and medium-sized enterprises, industry, consumer behavior, privatization, public-private partnership, etc.)
6. Labor Market:                                                                                                                                              (Saudization challenges, unemployment, telework, wages, productivity, etc.)
7. The Economics of Energy and Mining:                                                                                                          (Renewable energy, oil sector, carbon circular economy, minerals, energy markets, etc.)
8. Current Issues:                                                                                                                                              (Tourism, entertainment, sports, digitalization, climate change, etc.)

Participation Terms:

1. The research paper must be written in Arabic or English. A translation of the research paper must be provided if requested.
2. Previously published research papers are not accepted.
3. Researchers are allowed to participate in the program with one research paper only.
4. Researchers must adhere to the ethics of academic research.
5. Researchers must comply with the dates and deadlines set by SAMA.
6. Researchers must acknowledge and agree to SAMA's right to use the research paper in any way it sees appropriate. This includes publishing the research paper on SAMA's website and/or sharing the research paper with other parties. Researchers must also agree to the terms and conditions of the program and the requirements stated in the application form.
   

Awards:

After completion and submission of the research papers, SAMA will evaluate all research papers submitted. Cash awards will be granted to the winning teams by decision of the Research Evaluation Committee. In addition, the best three research papers will win SAMA's award. 

Program Dates and Deadlines:

• Deadline for application submission: 30/11/2021
• Date of research teams' formation: 31/01/2022
• Deadline for research paper submission: 15/08/2022

For inquiries, please contact us at: Info-JRP@SAMA.gov.sa