Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies (Rules & Regulations)

 

Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies

College of Languages and Translation

 
 

The Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies at King Khalid University continues to champion academic rigor and ethical research practices throughout the College of Languages and Translation. This updated page presents a wide array of essential regulations and guidance documents, beginning with the PhD Viva Examination Step-by-Step Procedural Guide, Graduate Studies Advising and Supervision Handbook, and the Graduate Studies Re-Enrollment Application Guide. Supplementary to these are key references such as the Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies in Universities, Guide for Approving Academic Requests, and the Rules and Procedures of Research Award. For scholarly publishing, the Approved Scientific Publishing Databases offer valuable insight into recognized outlets, while the Scientific Integrity Rules underscore the university’s commitment to responsible research. Researchers can further consult the Law of Research Ethics on Living Creatures (AR and EN), Rules Governing Grants (AR), Application Guide (AR), Important Application Information (AR), Support and Assistance (AR), FAQs (AR), and Language Test Equivalencies (AR) to stay informed about institutional policies, funding opportunities, and program requirements. In addition to these materials, the Deanship provides a Form for Applying to the Research Ethics Committee—a crucial step for ensuring the ethical conduct and oversight of all research projects.

 
 
 

Updated Resources - August 2025

  1. PDF Governance Guide: Participation and Representation in Local and International Events and Competitions (July 2025)
 

This comprehensive 12-page governance framework (updated July 2025) issued by King Khalid University's Permanent Committee for Governance of Participation establishes clear institutional protocols for university engagement in local, national, and international events and competitions. The guide ensures that all participation reflects the university's academic reputation, community role, and strategic vision through transparent procedures, fair selection processes, and alignment with institutional mission. It defines participation types, eligibility criteria, participant categories, and outlines responsibilities across university bodies while detailing submission, approval, evaluation, and escalation mechanisms. The document includes post-participation reporting requirements, continuous improvement processes, visual flowcharts, standardized digital forms accessible via QR codes, and concludes with symbolic imagery reinforcing the university's role in bridging local presence with international visibility.

 
 

Together, these extensive rules, regulations, governance frameworks, and forms serve as indispensable tools for faculty and graduate students navigating postgraduate studies, research, and institutional representation in the College of Languages and Translation. By consulting the Graduate Studies Advising and Supervision Handbook, adhering to the Scientific Integrity Rules, and effectively utilizing resources such as the Approved Scientific Publishing Databases, Law of Research Ethics on Living Creatures, and the newly updated Governance Guide for Participation and Representation, members of the academic community uphold the highest standards of scholarly excellence and institutional integrity. The Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies ensures that these comprehensive guidelines—covering re-enrollment procedures, research award protocols, grants, ethics applications, and institutional event participation—foster a culture of integrity, innovation, transparency, and support. Compliance with these materials not only reinforces the College's reputation for high-caliber research and professional representation but also ensures the continued growth and advancement of knowledge within King Khalid University and the wider academic community.