Abdul Hameed Shoman Fund Grant 2026 to Support Scientific Research with Funding of up to JOD 20,000

The Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation offers the Abdul Hameed Shoman Fund for Supporting Scientific Research, a fund dedicated to supporting applied scientific research in universities and research centers in Jordan and Palestine. The program aims to fund research projects that provide practical solutions to local challenges, contribute to scientific and technological innovation, and improve quality of life.

The fund was established in 1999 and has supported more than 150 research projects with funding exceeding JOD 1.7 million.

Supported Research Fields

1. Medical and health sciences.
2. Engineering sciences.
3. Basic sciences.
4. Social, economic, and humanities sciences.
5. Information and communication technology and the digital economy.
6. Water, energy, and food sciences.

• Funding of up to JOD 20,000 per research project.
• Support for up to 24 months.
• Support for applied research with clear impact in Jordan or Palestine.
• An opportunity for researchers to develop applicable scientific solutions in various development fields.

• The applicant must be residing in Jordan or Palestine, regardless of nationality.
• The applicant must hold a PhD degree.
• The applicant must be affiliated with and working at a university, scientific institution, or research center in Jordan or Palestine.
• The research proposal must fall within the national research priorities in Jordan or Palestine.
• The project must include clear added value and a specific applied component.
• The project must not be a master’s thesis, doctoral dissertation, or graduation project.

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