1. Research collaborations
Group 8

2. Requisites Identifying people who have broad mutual interests
Zeroing in on specific research problems
Agreeing on modalities/scope etc
Availability of resources and readiness to share them
Institutional support (Academic freedom, interest etc)

3. Challenges Time Pitching the idea
Common language medium (for communication)
Research problem’s local context and lack of relevance for international collaboration
Structural institutional differences
Funding (including FCRA etc)
Lack of commonality in academic approach
Attitudinal issues (lack of initiative, hesitation, lack of flexibility)
Lack of confidence in one’s idea
Priority issues (Research as a luxury when you have more pressing issues)

4. opportunities Increased awareness Improved internationalization
More resources available
More contact opportunities (conferences etc)
Research database widely available
Greater thrust on higher education and research
More dense research network
Joint publications, twinning, student exchange etc