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WUN Briefing Session Wednesday 22 June 2016
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 2 Programme Welcome and Introduction, Tom Rhodes, Head of International Relations WUN@Sheffield Karen Tsui, WUN Coordinator How to win a RMP and get the most out of it, a PhD student’s story, Tareq Omairi, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Integrated infrastructure network: the RDF bid, network and outputs, Nick Taylor-Buck, the Urban Institute Q&A Lunch
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 3 Welcome and Introduction Tom Rhodes Head of International Relations
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 4 WUN@Sheffield Karen Tsui WUN Coordinator
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 5 Objectives 1.Explore funding opportunities 2.Learn the application process 3.Hear success stories 4.Translate them into yours
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 6 What is WUN? A global network of 18 research-intensive universities across 11 countries Four global challenges Research Mobility Programme (RMP) Research Development Fund (RDF)
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07/07/2016 7 18 WUN universities Australia University of Sydney University of Western Australia Canada University of Alberta China/Hong Kong Zhejiang University The Chinese University of Hong Kong Ghana The University of Ghana Netherlands Maastricht University New Zealand The University of Auckland Norway The University of Bergen South Africa The University of Cape Town Switzerland The University of Basel UK The University of Bristol The University of Leeds The University of Sheffield The University of Southampton The University of York USA The University of Rochester The University of Massachusetts Amherst
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 8 Combining the power of research Lead a collective voice to address global challenges. Network top scientists around the globe with complementary expertise. Explore inter-disciplinary and multilateral research collaboration. Nurture future leaders.
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 9 Four Global Challenges Responding to climate change Public health (non- communicable disease) Global higher education and research Understanding cultures
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Harry Langford, WUN summer school on ‘soil science and climate change’ in UWA 10 Research Mobility Programme (RMP)
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 11 PhD students (usually 2 nd and 3 rd year) Academic staff on payroll All disciplines and fields RMP Eligibility
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 12 Advance your research by accessing research groups with expertise, rare facilities and unique data sets. Widen the scope of research by establishing new and deepening existing links with your global peers. Gain experience of new research environments by emerging yourself with new cultures. Further your career development by strengthening international profile. Benefits of the RMP
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 13 RMP key facts Funds visits to overseas WUN partners up to three months. Up to £2,500 each (covering travel, visa, accommodation and subsistence). About 10 awards each year.
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 14 RMP assessment criteria 1.Research excellence (host institution or academic, training, applicant) 2.Benefit to applicant’s career development 3.Sustainability 4.Strategic relevance
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 15 RMP reviewer scoring 1.Research excellence (host institution or academic, training, applicant) – 10 points 2.Benefit to applicant’s career development – 10 points 3.Sustainability – 10 points 4.Strategic relevance – 10 points TOTAL: 40 points
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RMP Success rates 2013-2015 07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 16
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 17 RMP deadline Monday 7 November 2016
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 18 RMP top tips Find an enthusiastic host Think about what they can provide and what you can offer Have well-defined and ambitious aims Be realistic about what you can achieve Give a seminar and attend a seminar Network and build relationships
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Research Development Fund (RDF) 19 Integrated infrastructure network
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 20 Open only to academic staff at a WUN university Applications must be approved for submission through an internal review process at the PI’s university Each WUN university can submit three proposals RDF eligibility
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 21 Fund researchers to build international preparatory networks by running targeted workshops, faculty exchanges and virtual groups Develop innovative, high quality and sustainable research. Addressing global challenges. RDF main aims
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 22 Four Global Challenges Responding to Climate Change – focusing in the 2016 round on global research platforms; and resilience of human systems; related to food and environment security.Responding to Climate Change Public Health (non-communicable disease) – focusing in the 2016 round on life course approach to healthy ageing; health of migrants across the life course; the resilience of adolescents and health workers in different cultural contexts; and schools as a setting for reducing risk factors associated with NCDs.Public Health Global Higher Education and Research – focusing in the 2016 round on access; mobility; and investment in higher education.Global Higher Education and Research Understanding Cultures – focusing in the 2016 round on migration and population; two-way understanding of China; transdisciplinary approaches to indigenous research; global digital cultures; and heritage.Understanding Cultures
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 23 RDF assessment criteria Objectives – the program is of high academic quality and addresses a novel research problem or takes an existing WUN research program in a significantly new direction. The program is likely to have significant impact, is interdisciplinary and is international in scope. Relevance to WUN Goals – the program aligns with WUN strategic objectives and addresses a WUN Global Challenge.Global Challenge Teamwork – the program involves a team of researchers across a range of relevant disciplines and regions. Programs that include early-career researchers and PhD students are particularly encouraged and an outline of how this integration will be achieved should be provided. Outcomes – the program results in external funding and academic publications and/or policy options. Sustainability – the program will build long-term international relationships based on genuine commitment by the research partners, and provides a plan for attracting sufficient resources for the continuation of the project beyond the initial grant.
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 24 RDF reviewer scoring Objectives – 5 points Relevance to WUN Goals – 5 points Teamwork – 5 points Outcomes – 10 points Sustainability – 5 points Total - 30
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 25 RDF key facts Seed funding scheme. Up to £12k from WUN matched by minimum three WUN members from two countries Each member can submit up to three proposals. To date over £1.4 million invested.
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RDF Success rates 2013-2015 07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 26
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 27 RDF Letter of Intent (LOI) Internal process to shortlist Sheffield-led RDF projects LOI application form with guidelines Discuss with Karen and International Leads before submission WUN Steering Committee to prioritise and invite full applications
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 28 RDF deadlines Letter of intent Thursday 1 September 2016 Outcome of LOI Monday 19 September 2016 Full proposal to Sheffield panel Monday 17 October 2016 Full proposal to central WUN Friday 28 October 2016
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 29 LOI application workshop Wednesday 13 July, 1-5pm (to hold) Run by RIS and IRO Writing retreat 10 places Sign up via survey monkey feedback
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 30 Faculty engagement
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 31 Arts and Humanities English Chryso Hadjidemetriou (RMP) Andrew Linn (RDF PI) Rob McKay and John Miller (RMP) Germanic Studies Kristine Horner (RDF PI and Co-I) Sean Williams (RMP) Music Stephanie Bramley (RMP) Vicky Williamson (RMP)
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 32 Chemical and Biological Engineering Stephen Ebbens (RMP) Tuck Seng Wong (RMP) Maria Val Martin (RDF Co-I) Civil and Structural Engineering Manny Hakhamaneshi (RMP) Harry Langford (RMP) Erfan Shahabpoor Ardakani (RMP) Paul Shepley (RMP) Engineering
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 33 Materials Science and Engineering Jonathan Wood (RMP) Engineering
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Science 07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 34 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Julie Gray (RDF PI) Tareq Omairi (RMP) Psychology Yan Jing Wu (RMP)
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Social Sciences 07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 35 Architecture Jian Kang (Interdisciplinary Research Group) Chengzhi Peng (RDF PI) Sofie Pelsmakers (RMP) East Asian Studies Glenn Hook (RDF Co-I) Economics Bo Tang (RMP) Education Dan Goodley (RMP) Chris Winter (RMP)
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Social Sciences 07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 36 Geography Lorenza Fontana (RMP) Jean Grugel (RDF Co-I) Stephen Livingstone (RMP) Jojo Nem Singh (RDF Co-I) Ann Rowan (RDF Co-I) Information School Jonathan Foster (RDF Co-I) Farida Vis (Conference) Law Mark Brown (RMP)
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Social Sciences 07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 37 Management Tom Hastings (RMP) Marta Herrero (RMP) Lenny Koh (RDF Co-I) Politics Andrew Geddes (RDF Co-I) Urban Studies and Planning (previously Town and Regional Planning) Emmanuel Adu-Ampong (RMP) Paula Meth (RMP) Sharon Wan (RMP, RDF Co-I) Nick Taylor Buck (RDF PI)
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Social Sciences 07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 38 Sociological Studies Bridgette Wessels (Conference) Sue Yeandle (RDF PI)
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 39 Medicine, Dentistry and Health Dentistry Barry Gibson and Sarah Baker (RDF Co-Is) Human Communication Sciences Ben Rutter (RMP) Oncology Hilary Powers (RDF Co-I)
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07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 40 Medicine, Dentistry and Health ScHARR Michelle Holdsworth (RDF Co-I, conferences) Praveen Thokala (RMP, RDF Co-I) Cardiovascular Science Andrew Narracott (RMP)
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