Program launched to support COVID-19 research in Islamic University in Madinah

MADINAH: The Islamic University in Madinah has announced a new program to support coronavirus-related research and studies in different fields. It includes legal studies related to epidemics and pandemics; studies featuring Saudi Arabia’s efforts to combat the spread of the virus; studies monitoring the economic impacts, among others.
The university urged all its teachers and professors to present research proposals that include a summary of the main idea, reasons for picking the topic, objectives and expected results. Proposals should be sent to researchfund@iu.sa between April 14 and May 13.