# Close Project

**Source**: https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/dr/all-what-you-need-to-know/close-project
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All What you Need to Know

- [Submit Proposal](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/dr/all-what-you-need-to-know/submit-proposal)
- [Start Project](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/dr/all-what-you-need-to-know/start-project)
- [Manage Project](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/dr/all-what-you-need-to-know/manage-project)
- [Close Project](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/dr/all-what-you-need-to-know/close-project)

##### 04 Close Project

For project with associated payment:

- Progress Report to be submitted every 6 months
- Payment for eligible projects will be released upon acceptance of the Progress Report
- Release of payment is prorated to the duration of the project
- Final Compensation will be released based on achieving minimum points (0.4\*duration) points based on the criteria below:

| Criteria | Points | Max Points |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Journal Publication (Q1) | 5 per paper | No limit |
| Journal Publication (Q2) | 4 per paper | No limit |
| Journal Publication (Q3) | 2 per paper | No limit |
| Journal Publication (Q4) | 1 per paper | No limit |
| Supervision of Students | 2 per student | 2 |
| Undergraduate Students | 1 per student | 2 |

- Minimum points for 12-months projects are: 5
- Minimum points for 18-months projects are: 7
- Minimum points for 24-months projects are: 10

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For “externally” funded projects, payment are released once progress report is accepted by funding agency.