Scheme Overview Al-Mustaqbal University in Babylon, Iraq, seeks to strengthen its academic and scientific position by supporting researchers and faculty members to achieve interdisciplinary research achievements at the international level. The university launched the Research Motivation Scheme, which aims to encourage scientific publication in prestigious international journals.

Program Objectives Encourage faculty members and researchers to participate in Interdisciplinary scientific publishing. Upgrading the university's ranking by increasing research production. Enhancing research cooperation between the college and international universities. Supporting innovation and contributing to the development of science and knowledge. Target Audience The Research Motivation Program at Al-Mustaqbal University includes all academic categories eligible to participate in research activity, including faculty, researchers, and graduate students who contribute to scientific research. Accredited Scientific Journals The university was keen to adopt the rankings of prestigious international journals to ensure the quality of published research. Accredited journals include Scopus Journals classified at Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 levels, as well as Clarivate Web of Science journals with impact factors, as well as international publishers such as Nature, Taylor and Francis, Wiley, Springer and Elsevier. Eligibility Conditions The university has set several conditions to ensure that incentives are eligible, including that the researcher be officially affiliated with Al-Mustaqbal university, that the research includes the name of the university clearly, that it is published in a classified and accredited journal, and that the research is subject to a reliable scientific review. Application Procedure To obtain the incentive, the researcher is required to submit a copy of the published research, with a certificate of acceptance from the journal, and a guide showing the classification of the journal, in addition to filling out the incentive application form from the relevant department. Expected impact of the program The university expects this program to increase the number of papers published in its name, improve its academic position globally, attract more researchers and graduate students, and strengthen the university's reputation as a leading academic entity. The Research Motivation Program at Al-Mustaqbal University represents a strategic step towards building a supportive and globally competitive academic environment. By encouraging researchers and providing financial and moral incentives, the university aims to strengthen its academic and scientific position in international rankings.