International Research Collaboration - GlobalHigherEd

Office of International Research, University of Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe Office of International Research is the administrative centre responsible for promoting andcoordinating the growth of international research and development at the University of Ottawa. It wasestablished in 2005 and works closely with faculties, research facilitators and top-notch researchers atthe university to build effective international collaborative projects. It is dedicated to enhancing theinternationalisation of the university, to:p develop and promote international R&D projects;p advocate for faculty and researchers with international interests;p discover grant opportunities for research, collaboration, and travel by faculty and researchers;p create and administer international networks to facilitate collaboration and exchange programs;p promote the university's numerous institutional affiliations and linkages abroad;p provide support services for visiting researchers and scholars;p maintain relations with international organisations and donor agencies;p enhance the university's capacity for participation in technical and development assistance project;p act as the university's principal liaison for outreach activities to science-based departments andagencies and regional organisations with international concerns in the Ottawa region.In the lead-up to the articulation of a full international research strategic plan, an interim strategic planhas identified eight key actions for the Office of International Research to pursue:1. create an administrative foundation;2. develop and sustain a comprehensive network of contacts;3. identify international opportunities;4. align opportunities with policy priorities;5. integrate opportunities with academic priorities;6. devise appropriate policies and programs;7. facilitate the emergence of incentives, services and products;8. provide tools and administrative support.Universities UKInternational research collaboration 31