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# Virtual Conference Attendance

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Conferences

- [Conference Attendance](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/dr/conferences/conference-attendance)
- [National Conference/Event Attendance](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/dr/conferences/national-conference-event-attendance)
- [Virtual Conference Attendance](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/dr/conferences/virtual-conference-attendance)
- [Conference Attendance for Graduate Students](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/dr/conferences/conference-attendance-for-graduate-students)
- [Conference Participation for Undergraduate Students](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/dr/conferences/conference-participation-for-undergraduate-students)

### Virtual Conference Attendance

**Last Update on:** 01 August 2023

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1. [Purpose](#purpose)
2. [Scope](#scope)
3. [Definitions and Acronyms](#definitions-acronyms)
4. [Objectives](#objectives)
5. [Annual Allocation](#annual-allocation)
6. [Eligibility Criteria](#eligibility-criteria)
7. [Grant Benefits and Payment](#grant-benefits-and-payment)
8. [Application Process](#application-process)
9. [Review and Evaluation](#review-evaluation)
10. [Trip Report and Request for Payment](#trip-report-and-request-for-payment)
11. [Acknowledgments](#acknowledgments)
12. [Implementation, Compliance, and Reporting](#implementation-compliance-reporting)
13. [Compliance and Performance Indicators](#compliance-performance-indicators)
14. [Document Amendment Information](#document-amendment-information)
15. [Appendixes](#appendixes)

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##### 1. PURPOSE

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The purpose of these guidelines is to support the administration of the Virtual Conference Attendance Grant Program, where conference attendance is in virtual mode.

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##### 2. SCOPE

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1. These guidelines apply to all monies issued to support conference attendance through virtual mode.
2. These guidelines apply to all KFUPM faculty and researchers.

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##### 3. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

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| 1. Definitions | |
| --- | --- |
| Fiscal Year | A fiscal year is the 12 month period starting from January 1 and ending on December 31. |
| Class A\* Conferences | Flagship conference and leading venue in a discipline area where the Organizing body is a learned society, organizing body is non-profit, organizing body is reputable, the conference should be recognized by its organizing body as their flagship / premier / most important / etc. conference |
| Class A Conferences | Flagship (excellent) conference, and highly respected in a discipline area where the Organizing body is a learned society, organizing body is non-profit, organizing body is reputable |
| Class B Conferences | Non-flagship conference and ranked as good to very good conference and well regarded in a discipline area |
| Fiscal Year | Starts with the first day of the year (01-JAN-….) and ends with the last day of the year (31-DEC-….) |
| Project | A product of an approved research proposal that is scientifically reviewed by a competent body and has an allocated fund administered by DR. It generally seeks to systematically investigate a problem through scientific methodologies conforming to academic best practices to achieve the defined research objectives. |
| University internal fund | A KFUPM fund allocated for conference attendance. |

| 2. Acronyms | |
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| CSO | Conference Support Office |
| DR | Deanship of Research |
| IRC | Interdisciplinary Research Center |
| ERP | Enterprise Resource Planning |
| KFUPM | King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals |
| KSA | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |

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##### 4. OBJECTIVES

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1. The Virtual Conference Attendance Grant Program (the
   program) supports the attendance of eligible KFUPM faculty and researchers at
   international conferences in virtual mode.
2. The program encourages faculty and researchers to interact and exchange ideas virtually with internationally renowned scholars and researchers, promote KFUPM’s research, and support the generation of innovative ideas.

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##### 5. ANNUAL ALLOCATION

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###### 5.1 Virtual conference attendance supported by KFUPM funding through the University Internal Fund

1. There is no maximum limit on the number of virtual conference attendance grants allocated each fiscal year through
   the University Internal Fund to any individual applicant for:

- virtual
  conference attendance;
- making
  a paper presentation or invited/keynote speech;
- participating
  as a panelist in a plenary session

where the applicant is a KFUPM faculty member or researcher, on condition that total registration
fees do not exceed $US 1,000.

2. The University will request that virtual conference organizers waive
   registration fees for KFUPM invited/keynote speakers.

###### 5.2 Virtual conference attendance supported by KFUPM research grant funding (i.e., KFUPM funded research project)

One virtual conference attendance grant may be allocated
each fiscal year to any individual applicant making a paper presentation or
invited/keynote speech, or participating as a panellist in a plenary session where:

- funding
  is available from a KFUPM funded research project;
- the
  conference will take place no more than six months after the project completion
  date specified in the project proposal (or agreed extended project timeframes);
- the
  project number is specifically acknowledged in the paper that is being
  presented.

###### 5.3 Virtual conference attendance supported by external funding (i.e., externally funded research project)

Subject to the terms and conditions specified by
external funding agencies, there is no maximum limit of virtual conference
attendance grants available to any individual applicant under externally funded
projects (i.e., externally funded research projects) for virtual conference
attendance.   

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##### 6. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

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###### 6.1 Applicant Eligibility

1. All faculty members and researchers at KFUPM are eligible to apply for virtual conference attendance grants under the University Internal Fund.
2. Subject to the terms and conditions specified by external funding agencies, all faculty members and researchers are eligible to apply for virtual conference attendance grants under externally funded projects.

###### 6.2 Conference Eligibility

1. The program supports virtual attendance at [flagship conferences](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/docs/droclibraries/public-kfupm/forms/research-support/dr-flagship-conferences-dashboard.xlsx?sfvrsn=bfe3905e_29):
   - ranked as A\* or A approved by DR and the higher administration, and listed on the DR website; and
   - indexed or having a presence in Scopus and Web of Science.
2. The program also supports virtual attendance at non-flagship conferences:
   - proposed by applicants through their respective department heads;
   - evaluated, ranked and approved as Class (B) by DR

###### 6.3 Conference Paper Eligibility

1. Applicants seeking virtual conference attendance support to attend may submit an application based on acceptance of a:
   - full length paper; or
   - extended abstract; or
   - paper abstract.
2. Applicants may submit an application for a virtual
   conference attendance grant to attend virtually as an invited or keynote
   speaker.
3. Applicants
   seeking virtual conference attendance grants from a KFUPM funded research
   project may submit an application based on acceptance of a paper, extended
   abstract or abstract:
   - related to a funded research project;
   - that represents one of the outcomes of a funded research project.

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##### 7. GRANT BENEFITS AND PAYMENT

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[Read More](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/dr/policies/conferences/virtual-conference-attendance-guidelines#grant-benefits-and-payment)

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##### 8. APPLICATION PROCESS

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1. Applications must include:

   - evidence
     of acceptance from the conference organisers (i.e., letter of acceptance, or
     letter of invitation);
   - a
     copy of the paper or abstract where the recipient has applied to present a
     paper;
   - a
     copy of the invited/keynote speech (in PPT or PDF format), where the recipient
     has been invited to present.
2. All
   applications must be submitted through the Fusion ERP to the respective
   Department Head, for onforwarding to the CSO, such that the applications reach
   the CSO at least 14 days prior to the conference dates.
3. The CSO
   shall verify aspects of the application, including:
   - the
     applicant’s employment status and affiliation;
   - the
     status of the conference (i.e., flagship or non-flagship conference);
   - possible
     funding sources (i.e., University Internal Fund, KFUPM funded research project,
     externally funded research project).

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##### 9. REVIEW AND EVALUATION

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1. The criteria for reviewing and evaluating proposals includes the following:
   - Availability of funding for virtual conference attendance:
     - availability of KFUPM funded research project provision for conference attendance;
     - availability of external funded research project provisions.
   - Applicant eligibility:
     - employment status of applicant;
   - Conference eligibility:
     - flagship conference;
     - non-flagship conference;
   - Conference paper eligibility:
     - accepted paper, extended abstract or abstract;
     - invited or keynote speaker invitation;
2. DR shall discuss the proposals received and either:
   - recommend for immediate approval; or
   - not recommend for approval.
3. The CSO shall advise the applicants of DR’s decision.

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##### 10. CONFERENCE REPORT AND REQUEST FOR PAYMENT

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1. With the completion of the virtual conference, the
   recipient should submit to the CSO:
   - a conference report in the Fusion ERP;
   - a soft copy of the conference proceedings (as provided by the conference organisers);
   - invoices pertaining to the conference registration fee and proof of payment (e.g., receipt or bank statement).
2. The Finance Department shall make payment to the recipient.

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##### 11. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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1. Proper acknowledgment of KFUPM affiliation and virtual conference attendance support (along with the project number, where relevant) in abstracts, publications and other outcomes is mandatory.
2. Multiple acknowledgements in project outcomes should be treated according to the [Multiple Project Acknowledgement Guidelines](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/dr/policies/general/multiple-projects-acknowledgement-guidelines).

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##### 12. IMPLEMENTATION, COMPLIANCE, AND REPORTING

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1. DR
   shall implement these guidelines.
2. Non-compliance with any provision in
   these guidelines shall be reported to DR.

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##### 13. COMPLIANCE AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

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In monitoring and
reviewing the implementation of these guidelines, the following compliance and
performance indicators shall be used:

1. Number of virtual conference applications
   received, approved and rejected each year;
2. Number of faculty members and researchers applying
   for and receiving support for virtual conference attendance;
3. Level of funding support for virtual
   conference attendance each year.

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##### 14. DOCUMENT AMENDEMTN INFORMATION

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| Version # | Amendment Date | Amendment Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Month, date, year |  |

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##### 15. APPENDIXES

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- [Appendix 1 - Flagship Conferences](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/docs/droclibraries/public-kfupm/forms/research-support/dr-flagship-conferences-dashboard.xlsx?sfvrsn=bfe3905e_29)

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##### Resources

- [Flagship Conference Dashboard](https://ri.kfupm.edu.sa/dr/flagship-conferences-dashboard)
- [How to apply for a conference attendance through Fusion system?](https://projectfusion.kfupm.edu.sa/docs/default-source/default-document-library/5---project-related-conference-attending-request.mp4?sfvrsn=44c414ab_1)
- [How to submit a per diem request through Fusion system?](https://projectfusion.kfupm.edu.sa/docs/default-source/default-document-library/7---per-diem-for-the-approved-business-trip-request.mp4?sfvrsn=4d2fc7a7_1)

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