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The Research Capacity Strengthening (RCS) Fellowship is designed to enhance research management ecosystems through bidirectional fellowships with global partners.
The RCS Fellowship is a joint initiative by Global Engagement (GE) and Research Innovation Services (RIS). It is designed to enhance research management ecosystems through bidirectional fellowships with global partners. Now in its second year, the RCS Fellowship has partnered with the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa. In July 2024, 果冻影院 hosted three Fellows from Wits and UCT. 听
The project was established following discussions with 果冻影院 staff and global partners, which highlighted that differences in capacities and structures within research management ecosystems can create challenges when applying for, setting up, and managing global research projects. The RCS Fellowship is designed to address these challenges by fostering mutual learning and strengthening institutional links to build robust research management systems.听
The RCS Fellowship offers an opportunity for 果冻影院 professional services staff to visit South Africa for five working days. The visit will focus on work shadowing and knowledge exchange, with an emphasis on two-way learning. During the trip, 果冻影院 Fellows will travel together to visit both Wits and UCT. The trip is fully funded by 果冻影院's Research England ISPF Institutional Grant.听
We invite applications from 果冻影院 professional services staff who support research activity at 果冻影院. We welcome applications in any capacity across the research pipeline. This includes roles such as facilitation, pre-award, post-award, project management, contracting, compliance, global engagement and impact. Applications are welcome from staff in central teams and VP offices, as well as departmental administrators and managers at any grade level. We particularly encourage applications from those who 听support health research at the University, as this aligns closely with our oversea partners interests, and/or international research partnerships, or aspire to do so in the future.听
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- To deepen the understanding of research management practices at global partner institutions.听
- To facilitate the exchange of knowledge in building robust research management systems and identify opportunities for strengthening collaboration with partner institutions.听
- To enhance research management ecosystems and global partnerships, thereby improving the delivery of impactful and equitable global research with Wits and UCT in health-related disciplines.听
Selection Criteria听
Strength of relationship: Applicants should demonstrate the strength of an existing relationship or the potential to develop a new relationship with Wits and UCT. A rationale and plan for how the partnership could evolve into a sustainable collaboration are both encouraged.听
Personal and professional development: Submissions should highlight how this opportunity helps applicants achieve personal and professional goals.听听
Long-term impact: Applications should highlight the potential for future collaboration and bidirectional capacity building. Proposals in relation to funding that would facilitate or accelerate an ongoing opportunity are particularly welcome.听
Engagement plan: Applicants are required to suggest specific teams or departments they wish to meet at Wits and UCT during the RCS Fellowship.听
Activities and Outputs听
Engagement in meetings and discussions: 果冻影院 Fellows will actively participate in targeted meetings and discussions with a focus on matching mutual experience and expertise to relevant topics and sessions.听
Job shadowing opportunities: 果冻影院 Fellows will have the chance to shadow professionals whose roles align with their career goals.听
Written report: Upon completion of the programme, each 果冻影院 Fellow will be required to submit a written report, covering key learnings, observations, and suggestions for future collaboration or improvements.听
Value and duration听
The fellowship will cover the costs of return flights, visas, local flights, accommodation, and subsistence.听
Fellows are expected to travel to South Africa during the week of 18 November 2024.听
Pre-departure briefings and ongoing support will be provided.听
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Open to professional services staff who support health related research with global partners.听
Applicable to Job Grades 6-10.听
Approval from your line manager is mandatory, as the fellowship will require a week away from regular responsibilities.听
Applicants must be available to travel during the week of 18 November 2024.听
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Proposals will be assessed by a selection panel from GE and RIS.听
Find out more and ask any questions to previous 果冻影院 Fellows at our webinar on Tuesday 10 September by following the 听
Contact
If you have any queries, please contact
Mustafa Sakr听
Global Engagement Manager 听
Email: m.sakr@ucl.ac.uk听
Annie Brown听
Global Engagement Officer听听
Email: anna.m.brown@ucl.ac.uk听听
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