Building Bridges Developing Successful International Institutional Research Collaborations. Dr. Elissa Strome Director, Strategic Initiatives

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1 Building Bridges Developing Successful International Institutional Research Collaborations Dr. Elissa Strome Director, Strategic Initiatives October 29, 2014

2 A World Top-20 University The University of Toronto is consistently ranked among the best in the world. Times Higher Education 2014 (UK) 24 Shanghai Jiaotong 2014 (China) 20 NTU Ranking QS World (Taiwan) University Rankings 2014 (UK) 2 (Thompson The University of Toronto ranks second in the world in publications and citations, after Harvard Reuters, 2014)

3 200 Years of Teaching & Innovation The University of Toronto has contributed historic breakthroughs and leading-edge ideas and innovations to advance our global society. 80,000 students 7,000 faculty 9 hospital partners $1.2 billion in research funding ( )

Three Distinctive Campuses The University of

George Scarborough 18 faculties and schools 215

4 Three Distinctive Campuses The University of Toronto s tri-campus system offers diverse opportunities, experiences and campus cultures. Mississauga St. George Scarborough 18 faculties and schools 215 research centres & 74 institutes graduate programs PhD programs professional programs

5 U of T s global research partnerships are built on a mutual commitment to excellence; exceptional faculty & students; and the exchange of knowledge and expertise.

Selecting International Partners The University of Toronto partners with peer institutions to support and enable collaborative research in strategic areas that address society s

6 Selecting International Partners The University of Toronto partners with peer institutions to support and enable collaborative research in strategic areas that address society s pressing questions. We consider: 1. Established partnerships, collaborations and relationships 2. Common challenges and innovative solutions 3. Availability of joint funding 4. Rankings

Steps Toward Establishing An International

Memorandum of understanding Identify many broad

activities and desired outcomes broadly 4.

7 Steps Toward Establishing An International Institutional Research Partnership 1. Research the potential partner 2. Meetings between senior leaders 3. Memorandum of understanding Identify many broad potential topics for collaboration Describe key activities and desired outcomes broadly 4. Develop a Work Plan Specific topics Specific activities e.g. workshops, symposia, exchanges Funding mechanisms Timelines 5. Bring researchers together and provide resources and mechanisms to seed their collaborations Global Cities Health Research Innovation & Entrepreneurship Advanced Computing International Development Global Affairs

8 International Partnerships The University of Toronto is engaged in formal research partnerships with some of the leading universities in the world, in a variety of themes relevant to global society. USA New York University Global Cities BRAZIL University of São Paulo Global Cities Oncology Neuroscience International Relations UNITED KINGDOM University of Edinburgh Sport, Global Health, Big Data, Regen Med, Innovation ITALY Nutrition ISRAEL Tel Aviv University Biophysics, Imaging INDIA IC-IMPACTS Public Health NORWAY Transatlantic Science Week 2014 Arctic Sustainability CHINA Fudan University Global Affairs, Family Medicine, Molecular Genetics

International Partnerships: BRAZIL U of T s

largest university in Latin America, encompasses four

This successful partnership offers a tested model for

countries, through joint conferences and joint calls

9 International Partnerships: BRAZIL U of T s partnership with the University of São Paulo, the largest university in Latin America, encompasses four key research themes of global importance. This successful partnership offers a tested model for partnering with sister universities in other countries, through joint conferences and joint calls for proposals. 4 research themes GLOBAL CITIES NEUROSCIENCE ONCOLOGY INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

International Partnerships: IC-IMPACTS U of T is a founding

Excellence involving universities, companies, communities and

The goal of this $30 million research network is to build

3 research themes 3 Canadian partner universities PUBLIC HEALTH

10 International Partnerships: IC-IMPACTS U of T is a founding partner of IC-IMPACTS, the first Canada-India Research Centre of Excellence involving universities, companies, communities and governments in both countries. The goal of this $30 million research network is to build healthy communities in Canada and India. 3 research themes 3 Canadian partner universities PUBLIC HEALTH SAFE & SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE INTEGRATED WATER SOLUTIONS University of Toronto The University of British Columbia University of Alberta

11 Evaluating International Partnerships Indicators of a successful partnership: 1. Increase in research funding 2. High-impact publications 3. Policy changes 4. Commercialization 5. Prestigious awards

U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings: An inside look at the latest results and methodology

U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings: An inside look at the latest results and methodology Robert J. Morse, Chief Data Strategist U.S. News & World Report 6th International Conference on World-Class