1. Experiences of attending the “Building a successful international research career” workshop 22 nd to 25 th Feb, 2010 Windsor, UK Aamir Shafi http://hpc.seecs.nust.edu.pk/~aamir 1/24/2016

2. Introduction to the Workshop Arranged by the British Council Aims: ▫Equip individuals with valuable skills they need to build international research careers ▫Sustain research networks and ▫To encourage international collaboration http://www.britishcouncil.org/pakistan-inspire-talented-researcher-programme.htm Application process Workshop expenses The British council will cover all the training, travelling accommodation and meal expenses for the workshop duration in the UK. 1/24/2016

3. Windsor, UK 1/24/2016

4. Highlights of the Workshop Understanding the grant winning process Sustainable research funding What’s a successful research project? Pitching your ideas Developing and maintaining international networks 1/24/2016

5. Understanding the Grant Winning Process Know yourself and your strengths Know the program (funding agency) from which you seek support Read the program announcement (call for proposals) Formulate an appropriate research objective Good research always start with an outstanding literature review Proofread for grammatical mistakes and typos Format and brevity are important Know the review process 1/24/2016

6. Sustainable Research Funding time projects Getting a project approved once or twice is not going to sustain a particular research group or lab 1/24/2016

7. What’s a Successful Research Project? Traditional criteria: ▫On time ▫On budget ▫To the appropriate quality ▫With significant research publications Non-traditional criteria: ▫The project team worked well together ▫The reputation of the organization was enhanced ▫The project staff developed their skills ▫New international contacts were built ▫The organization learnt lessons from the project ▫Commercialization opportunities 1/24/2016

8. Pitching your Ideas An overview of an idea for a project, a proposal, or an idea An elevator pitch: ▫Less than 60 seconds ▫Hook: identify a need ▫Outline: some words about the problem ▫Outcomes: how and what? ▫Towards Action: motivate them to act Use your latest communications skills to influence stakeholders (executive management, school management, funders, colleagues, users): ▫Discuss and talk about your research work (communicate) 1/24/2016

9. Developing and Maintaining International Networks 1/24/2016

10. Thanks! 1/24/2016