Call for Proposals UMAP Research Net 2018

University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP), founded in 1991, is an  association of government and non-government representatives of the higher education sector in the Asia-Pacific region. The organization is responsible for overseeing  the  UMAP Exchange Program, which involves  the development and implementation of university student and staff exchanges which are consistent with UMAP principles. Through increased mobility of university students and staff, UMAP aims to achieve enhanced international understanding. 

UMAP has  instituted UMAP Research Net  (URN)  to promote  research collaboration and  facilitate cooperation among member institutions, territories,  and  countries.  Cross-border  higher education through the mobility of students, academic staff, programs/institutions, and professionals has grown considerably. Driven by this global trend,  URN further aims  to  promote  academic mobility  and collaboration, and  to promote effective interaction  and exchange  among scholars, researchers, and educators across cultures.  URN applicants may request funding of up to 5,000 USD. For more information or download application form, please visit umap.org/programs/

Eligibility 

To be eligible, a proposal for URN must meet the following requirements: 

1. The  research team  submitting the proposal must comprise  individuals from  two  or more UMAP pledged institutions from two or more UMAP Full member countries/territories. The principal  researcher must be a faculty member  or researcher with  a  Ph.D. or equivalent, while the others may be post-graduate students or researchers without a Ph.D. 
2. The proposal must show that one of the goals is to develop a research network and promote the mobility of researchers. 
3. The proposal must show the full research project budget indicating existing or potential sources of revenue other than the UMAP Grant.   
4. The proposal must include a strategy / critical path to pursue further collaboration after the completion of the initial project.   
5. A final report must be submitted in English within two months of the completion of the research project.

Useful Information

1. Call_for_Proposals_UMAP_Research_Net_2018
2. Application-Form-for-UMAP-Research-Net-2018

Application Procedure/Timeline​