International Research Collaboration - GlobalHigherEd

The Office of International Research, McGill University, Quebec, CanadaThe Office of International Research facilitates, coordinates and promotes international research anddevelopment activities at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec. It plays a strategic role in assisting andenhancing international projects and outreach and supports faculty members across campus in alltheir international activities, including fundamental research collaborations.The office provides guidance on proposal preparation, then leads contract negotiation with sponsorsand finally oversees project implementation. Its mandate can be divided into four broad andinterconnected areas of responsibility:1. A liaison and advocacy role with foreign government agencies and private sector companies andfoundations, which disseminates information about opportunities and challenges.2. Early involvement in the development of proposals, ensures full technical and budgetary compliance,helping to increase success rates in competitive calls. The Office also identifies new and nontraditionalsources of funding and diversifies the pool of donors supporting international activities.3. It acts as the authorised representative of the university and takes the lead role in negotiatingcontractual terms and conditions with project partners and sponsors. Thus ensuring the best use offinancial resources at hand, clarifying respective roles and responsibilities and mutual expectations,and contributing to reducing the risks associated with working internationally.4. It promotes the application of the highest standards of business practices in the operational andfinancial management of McGill’s international projects, allowing project teams to dedicate themselvesentirely to the academic aspects of their international project.Shastri Indo-Canadian InstituteThe Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute promotes collaboration between India and Canada throughscholarly activities, academic and cultural exchange, and applied research. It is a collaborative effort of22 member institutions in Canada, the Governments of Canada and India and the community at large.The Institute is working towards increasing the participation and membership of universities in India.The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute builds knowledge in Canada and India by sponsoring academicactivities. The Canadian studies programme offers fellowships for Indian scholars and visitinglectureships in India for Canadian academics. Under the Institute's India studies programme,fellowships are provided to Canadian scholars, librarians and artists and Indian imprints are suppliedto Canadian universities, the purpose being to promote understanding of India in Canada.30