WUN Briefing Session Wednesday 22 June 2016

07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 2 Programme  Welcome and Introduction, Tom Rhodes, Head of International Relations  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

07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 3 Welcome and Introduction Tom Rhodes Head of International Relations

07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 4 Karen Tsui WUN Coordinator

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

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)

07/07/ 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

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.

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

Harry Langford, WUN summer school on ‘soil science and climate change’ in UWA 10 Research Mobility Programme (RMP)

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

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

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.

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

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

RMP Success rates /07/2016© The University of Sheffield 16

07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 17 RMP deadline Monday 7 November 2016

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

Research Development Fund (RDF) 19 Integrated infrastructure network

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

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

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

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.

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

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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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

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

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

07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 30 Faculty engagement

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)

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

07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 33  Materials Science and Engineering Jonathan Wood (RMP) Engineering

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)

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)

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)

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)

Social Sciences 07/07/2016© The University of Sheffield 38  Sociological Studies Bridgette Wessels (Conference) Sue Yeandle (RDF PI)

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)

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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