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New Models of International Research Collaboration: New Models of International Research Collaboration Tilahun Yilma and Ann E. Orel
Facilitators
Opportunities at UC Davis to Broaden and Deepen International Research Collaborations: Opportunities at UC Davis to Broaden and Deepen International Research Collaborations Data base of international programs/funding opportunities
Data base of faculty involvement and interest in international programs
Seed grants (due date Oct. 17th 2005) for new university outreach and international programs
Best Practices/Models: Best Practices/Models Sandwich Model
Student does coursework at home institution
Student does research at UCDavis
Students return to home institution to finalize thesis and do thesis defense
Need MOU that clearly defines aspects such as tuition, salary and $$’s for support, especially travel support
Best Practices/Models (cont): Best Practices/Models (cont) Crisp
Similar to Sandwich model
Problem driven
Students do coursework at UC Davis, field work internationally related to stated problem
Humboldt Foundation
Both senior and junior program
Three Highest PrioritiesFirst: Three Highest Priorities First Establish areas of focus, both on subject and country for international collaboration form area of strength of UCDavis
Strategic plan
Need to balance strengths and opportunties
May be large payoff ‘at the edge’
Second Priority: Second Priority Office of Research and Office on International Programs assist in identifying sources of funding
Personal relationship with funding agencies
UC Davis personnel interacting directly with funding agencies personnel
Data base of faculty from other countries and alumni (both graduate, undergraduate and postdoctoral) in other countries
Third Priority: Third Priority Remove barriers to international collaborations
Differential tuitions
Visa issues