Initiate Coorporation

Faculty members who propose the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals sign an international agreement with another institution should provide the Office of International Cooperation the following information via our e-office:

• A profile of the proposed partner institution, including a description of its particular strengths and how they complement those of KFUPM.
• An outline of past, present and future collaborative activities with the proposed partner institution.
• A description of the planned joint activities, a list of the faculty members from KFUPM and the proposed partner institution involved in these activities, and an indication of the potential sources of funding.
• A clear explanation of why an agreement is necessary for the realization of these joint activities.
• Evidence that KFUPM and the partner institution can support their commitments under the program; and
• Time frame of the proposed agreement including terms of renewal and termination.
• A letter of support from the faculty’s Dean & department Chair.

OIC will assist the initiating unit in the drafting of the proposed agreement. This may include assistance in modifying program features, as needed, to conform with KFUPM policies. OIC will also negotiate the terms of the agreement with the potential partner. Should the foreign institution request substantive changes, they must be cleared by KFUPM through OIC before the agreement text can be altered.

Approval Process

As part of the approval process, the draft agreement will also include review by additional administrative units whenever relevant to a particular agreement. As a general principle, all pertinent KFUPM units will be involved to help assure expert assistance and comprehensive review of each proposed international agreement. Offices likely to be involved will include but not necessarily be limited to: Office of International Cooperation, and Legal Affairs.

After review by the above units, OIC will submit the final version to the applicable Vice Rector for review and finally submitted to the Rector’s office for a final decision on approval.