The University of Nouakchott has announced the opening of applications for its scientific publication support program, aimed at encouraging research and enhancing its international visibility. The program targets permanent professors and PhD students at the university, offering financial assistance for publications in reputable international journals. This initiative is part of the university's strategy to boost research and improve its global rankings.
To be eligible for the support, applicants must be permanent professors or registered PhD students at the university for the 2025-2026 academic year. The scientific articles must have been published between January 1 and December 31, 2026. The university has set specific criteria for different fields of study, including the requirement for journals to be indexed in Scopus or Web of Science for science and technology publications, and in the ARCIF database for humanities and social sciences publications.
For science and technology publications, the journals must be classified as Q1 or Q2 in their respective fields. Similarly, for humanities and social sciences, the journals must be listed in the ARCIF database and classified as Q1 or Q2. The university also requires that the researcher's affiliation with the University of Nouakchott be clearly stated in the published article.
Applicants must be the principal researcher and first author of the published article. The university's support program aims to enhance the visibility of its research output and improve its ranking in global university rankings, particularly in terms of the FWCI index. This index measures the weighted citation impact of publications, which is a key indicator of research quality.
The program is designed to support the university's research strategy and promote high-quality publications. By providing financial assistance, the university hopes to encourage its researchers to publish in top-tier journals, thereby increasing the university's international visibility and reputation. The support program is open to all eligible applicants, and the university encourages interested researchers to submit their applications.
The University of Nouakchott's research strategy focuses on promoting high-quality research and enhancing its global reputation. The scientific publication support program is a key component of this strategy, providing researchers with the necessary resources to publish their work in reputable international journals. The program is expected to have a positive impact on the university's research output and global rankings.
The application process for the scientific publication support program is now open, and eligible researchers are encouraged to apply. The university will review applications based on the set criteria, and successful applicants will receive financial support for their publications. This program is a significant initiative by the University of Nouakchott to promote research excellence and enhance its international visibility.
Key points
- The University of Nouakchott has set specific criteria for different fields of study, including the requirement for journals to be indexed in Scopus or Web of Science for science and technology publications.
- Applicants must be the principal researcher and first author of the published article.
- The program aims to enhance the visibility of the university's research output and improve its ranking in global university rankings.
