Workshop on International Scientific Collaborations: Frameworks, Grants and Exchange Programs

 Schedule: August 20 to September 18 , 2024, within 10 Lectures x 60 min, Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 PM Berlin Time. Deadline 30 July 2024, Early Registration Discount(20%) 15 July 2024.

A comprehensive online-live workshop towards developing international partnerships, research grants, scholarships and positions For Professors, Affiliates, Researchers, Early-Career Academics and Students looking for international research grants, exchange programs and joint research works.

Workshop1: Focus on Global Frameworks, Europe and Germany

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Lectures and Course Contents

Lecture 1: Basic Concepts and Approaches for Initiation of Scientific International Collaborations and Joint Research Works.

Lecture 2: Global and Regional International Organizations and Platforms for Scientific and Research Collaboration

Week 2

Lecture 3: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization):

– UNESCO Structure, Opportunities and Frameworks for International Collaborations.

– How to establish UNESCO Chairs. Which scientific and research works you can develop via UNESCO Chairs and Centers.

–UNITWIN, Intergovernmental Hydrological Program (IHP), Science policy and capacity building.  

Lecture 4: IAU (International Association of Universities) and Global Networks (WHO)

–Regional networks (e.g., African Network of Universities, European University Association)

–Thematic networks focused on specific areas (e.g., health, technology, social sciences)

–Virtual platforms (IAU Horizons magazine, directory of member universities) to connect institutions and researchers.

–Global events: IAU-organized international conferences and workshops on various topics, promoting knowledge exchange and fostering research collaborations.

–Supporting Research Partnerships: Information and best practices: Providing resources and case studies on successful international collaborations.

–Advocacy and policy dialogue: Advocating for policies that support international research collaboration within higher education.

–Networking opportunities: Facilitating connections between researchers through conferences, workshops, and online platforms.

 -World Health Organization (WHO): The leading international organization for health, focusing on disease prevention, global health emergencies, and promoting equitable access to healthcare. Practical interactions and international collaboration via WHO for professors and researchers.

Week 3

Lecture 5: European Scientific Research Organizations (ERC and COST)

–European Research Council (ERC) Funding: Research Grants for European and Non-European Researchers: Starting Grant, Consolidator Grant, Advanced Grant

–European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST Organization): COST Action Plans, Proposal Preparation

Week 4

Lecture 7: Horizon Europe, Marie Curie, ERASMUS +  

–Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research program, and its funding opportunities for international collaboration.

–Overview on Horizon Europe, Key Focus Areas and Opportunities, Eligibility and Participation of International Partners, Success Stories and Benefits of Collaboration

-Discover Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions supporting researcher mobility and training.

ERASMUS + : Grants and Exchange Programs for International Students, Professors and Academic Staff. How to prepare and apply ERASMUS + Proposals

Lecture 8: German Universities and Research Institutes

–International Collaborations and Exchange Programs of the German Universities

–Initiation of international collaborations with Research Organizations: Max Planck Society, Helmholtz Centers, Fraunhofer Institutes, Leibniz Institutes

Lecture 9: German Scientific and Funding Organizations 1 (DFG)

DFG (German Research Foundation): Overview on DFG Research Grants, Opportunities for International Scientists and International Research Collaborations, Initiation of International Collaborations, International Networking Funds.

DFG’s funding programs and eligibility criteria for international research collaborations, including:

Individual Research Grants: For early stage researchers and young investigators. Funding collaborative research projects between German and international researchers.

International opportunities via DFG Collaborative Research Centers: Large-scale, long-term research projects funded by DFG.

International Research Groups: DFG co-funds international research groups with partner funding organizations from other countries.

Week 5

Lecture 9: Germany, Scientific and Funding Organizations 2 (DAAD, Alexander Humboldt, BMBF, and more)

– DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Exchange Programs, Research Partnerships and Scholarships for International Students, Professors and Researchers.

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Scholarships for International Distinguished Scientists

Fritz Thyssen Foundation Scholarships

Carl Zeiss Foundation Scholarships

VolkswagenStiftung Foundation Scholarships

Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) Scholarships

Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) Scholarships

BMBF Programs: The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) offers a wide range of support programs for research in various fields.

BMWK Programs: The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Technology (BMWK) supports research in the fields of energy, information and communication technology, and transport.

BMZ Programs: The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) supports research in the fields of sustainable development and international cooperation.

Lecture 10: An overview on Funding Opportunities in North America, Asia, Australia, and Arab Countries

Explore funding programs for international collaboration in these regions, including:

North America: Highlight relevant funding agencies and their eligibility criteria, such as:

National Science Foundation (NSF) – International Research Collaborations Grants

National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Fogarty International Center Grants

Tri-Council (Canada) – International Research Partnerships Program

Asia: Showcase funding programs from organizations like:

• Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) – International Networking Programs
• National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) – International Cooperation Programs
• Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Taiwan – International Cooperation Projects

Australia: Highlight funding programs offered by:

• Australian Research Council (ARC) – Linkage International Collaboration Grants
• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Arab Countries:

• Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) – Research Grants (focused on projects relevant to Arab development)
• Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) – Science, Technology, and Innovation Grants.