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[[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>Semantic Scholar: search topics, filter by citations, view author networks.</li> | ||
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<li>ResearchGate: join groups, engage via comments, follow authors’ networks.</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>Craft a personalised email mentioning shared interests and specific papers.</li> | ||
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<li>Leverage conferences to network in person.</li> | <li>Leverage conferences to network in person.</li> | ||
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<li>Co-develop a research agenda, define expectations and roles.</li> | <li>Co-develop a research agenda, define expectations and roles.</li> | ||
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<li>Maintain ongoing communication via shared platforms (Google Drive, Overleaf, Mendeley).</li> | <li>Maintain ongoing communication via shared platforms (Google Drive, Overleaf, Mendeley).</li> | ||
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Revision as of 13:15, 29 May 2025
Category of recipe: Internationalisation through partnerships; Internationalisation through Research activities.
Objective: Enhance international visibility and impact; access funding opportunities and collaborative grants; build interdisciplinary and cross-border research projects; strengthen the university’s research ecosystem.
Short description: 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.
Academic recognition: In this case the recognition is linked with the co-authorship opportunities, and potential for inter-national funding that are facilitated through this Recipe
Level of difficulty: Beginner to medium.
Calendar and time needed: Continuous process; initial partner identification may take 2–4 weeks.
Cost summary: € (Mostly free; premium access to some platforms may be required).
Language and level required: English proficiency beneficial but not compulsory; free online translators (e.g., DeepL) may be used.
Roles and responsibilities:
Teachers/Researchers: Actively search for potential partners using the outlined platforms and initiate contact.
University Research Support Office: Provide training on AI-driven research tools and facilitate partnerships.
International Relations Office: Assist in formalising agreements and collaborations.
Ingredients:
Access to online research platforms (Semantic Scholar, IBM Watson Discovery, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science).
Your research profile (up-to-date publications, keywords, expertise areas).
A clear research focus (defined objectives and thematic areas for collaboration).
Networking tools (LinkedIn, email templates for outreach, university networks).
Steps:
Step 1: Define your research collaboration goals and identify what you seek in an international partner (expertise, resources, joint publications, funding).
Step 2: Use AI-powered research discovery tools:
- Semantic Scholar: search topics, filter by citations, view author networks.
- IBM Watson Discovery: analyse research trends and leading institutions.
- Google Scholar/Scopus/Web of Science: find high-impact papers, use “Related Authors” and “Cited By.”
- ResearchGate: join groups, engage via comments, follow authors’ networks.
Step 3: Evaluate and shortlist potential partners based on publications, affiliation, citation impact, network connections, and open-access work.
Step 4: Initiate contact and build collaboration:
- Craft a personalised email mentioning shared interests and specific papers.
- Propose an initial pilot collaboration (review paper, data exchange).
- Request a virtual meeting via Teams or similar.
- Leverage conferences to network in person.
Step 5: Formalise and strengthen collaboration:
- Co-develop a research agenda, define expectations and roles.
- Identify co-funding opportunities.
- Sign a Memorandum of Understanding if required.
- Maintain ongoing communication via shared platforms (Google Drive, Overleaf, Mendeley).
Budget description:
- Cost for the organising institution: minimal (primarily time investment; optional premium platform subscriptions).
- Business model: voluntary researcher-driven initiative; may leverage institutional research grants for premium tool access.
- Budget type / sources of revenue: institutional research funds; grants for AI-tool subscriptions; pilot project funding.
Non-mandatory items:
Resource: Guide on using AI for research discovery; list of international research grants; sample collaboration agreement template.
Tips and tricks:
- Join university-wide research networks to access institutional collaborations.
- Track research impact via Altmetric or Google Scholar Citations.
- Follow up after 10 days if no response; try alternate contact methods (LinkedIn).
- Clarify mutual benefits and roles early to ensure collaboration is productive.