View source for Identifying International Research Partners thanks to A.I platforms

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<b>Category of recipe:</b> Internationalisation through partnerships; Internationalisation through Research activities. <br/>
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<b>Objective:</b> Enhance international visibility and impact; access funding opportunities and collaborative grants; build interdisciplinary and cross-border research projects; strengthen the university’s research ecosystem. <br/>
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<b>Short description:</b> This recipe guides researchers in identifying and connecting with relevant international partners using AI-powered research platforms like Semantic Scholar, IBM Watson Discovery, and ResearchGate. <br/>
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<b>Academic recognition:</b> In this case the recognition is linked with the co-authorship opportunities, and potential for inter-national funding that are facilitated through this Recipe <br/>
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<b>Level of difficulty:</b> Beginner to medium. <br/>
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<b>Calendar and time needed:</b> Continuous process; initial partner identification may take 2–4 weeks. <br/>
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<b>Cost summary:</b> € (Mostly free; premium access to some platforms may be required). <br/>
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<b>Language and level required:</b> English proficiency beneficial but not compulsory; free online translators (e.g., DeepL) may be used. <br/>
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<b>Roles and responsibilities:</b><br/>
[[File:Square_green.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Teachers/Researchers: Actively search for potential partners using the outlined platforms and initiate contact. <br/>
[[File:Square_green.png|10px|link=|baseline]] University Research Support Office: Provide training on AI-driven research tools and facilitate partnerships. <br/>
[[File:Square_green.png|10px|link=|baseline]] International Relations Office: Assist in formalising agreements and collaborations. <br/>
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br/>
[[File:Square_green.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Access to online research platforms (Semantic Scholar, IBM Watson Discovery, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science). <br/>
[[File:Square_green.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Your research profile (up-to-date publications, keywords, expertise areas). <br/>
[[File:Square_green.png|10px|link=|baseline]] A clear research focus (defined objectives and thematic areas for collaboration). <br/>
[[File:Square_green.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Networking tools (LinkedIn, email templates for outreach, university networks). <br/>
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<b>Steps:</b><br/>
[[File:Square_green.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 1: Define your research collaboration goals and identify what you seek in an international partner (expertise, resources, joint publications, funding).</li>
[[File:Square_green.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 2: Use AI-powered research discovery tools:
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      <li>Semantic Scholar: search topics, filter by citations, view author networks.</li>
      <li>IBM Watson Discovery: analyse research trends and leading institutions.</li>
      <li>Google Scholar/Scopus/Web of Science: find high-impact papers, use “Related Authors” and “Cited By.”</li>
      <li>ResearchGate: join groups, engage via comments, follow authors’ networks.</li>
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[[File:Square_green.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 3: Evaluate and shortlist potential partners based on publications, affiliation, citation impact, network connections, and open-access work.</li>
[[File:Square_green.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 4: Initiate contact and build collaboration:
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      <li>Craft a personalised email mentioning shared interests and specific papers.</li>
      <li>Propose an initial pilot collaboration (review paper, data exchange).</li>
      <li>Request a virtual meeting via Teams or similar.</li>
      <li>Leverage conferences to network in person.</li>
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[[File:Square_green.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Step 5: Formalise and strengthen collaboration:
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      <li>Co-develop a research agenda, define expectations and roles.</li>
      <li>Identify co-funding opportunities.</li>
      <li>Sign a Memorandum of Understanding if required.</li>
      <li>Maintain ongoing communication via shared platforms (Google Drive, Overleaf, Mendeley).</li>
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<b>Budget description:</b><br/>
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  <li>[[File:Square_green.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Cost for the organising institution: minimal (primarily time investment; optional premium platform subscriptions).</li>
  <li>[[File:Square_green.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Business model: voluntary researcher-driven initiative; may leverage institutional research grants for premium tool access.</li>
  <li>[[File:Square_green.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Budget type / sources of revenue: institutional research funds; grants for AI-tool subscriptions; pilot project funding.</li>
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<b>Non-mandatory items:</b><br/>
[[File:Square_green.png|10px|link=|baseline]] Resource: Guide on using AI for research discovery; list of international research grants; sample collaboration agreement template. <br/>
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<b>Tips and tricks:</b><br/>
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  <li>Join university-wide research networks to access institutional collaborations.</li>
  <li>Track research impact via Altmetric or Google Scholar Citations.</li>
  <li>Follow up after 10 days if no response; try alternate contact methods (LinkedIn).</li>
  <li>Clarify mutual benefits and roles early to ensure collaboration is productive.</li>
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