Dear NCURA Colleague:
After a successful 18-month pilot of the NCURA-EARMA International Research Management
Fellowship Program we are pleased to announce that it is now an official NCURA program. Both
Fellows and Host institutions found the experience to be valuable and it is anticipated that there will
be much interest in the 2011 program from research administrators both in the U.S. and Europe.
Program objectives of the NCURA/EARMA International Research Management Fellowship Program are
to develop, nurture, and support a mutual exchange fellowship to advance the training of research administrators and managers and their understanding of international research collaboration.
NCURA is now accepting letters of interest for Host Institutions for 2011.
The program is for a minimum of two weeks and may take place at any time between June and
December 2011. Institutions who wish to serve as hosts will need to provide:
- One designated staff member to act as host and who will be the main point of contact at the institution;
- A desk space and appropriate equipment (PC, network access, printing access, etc.);
- A structured program that engages the Fellow and enables them to learn about U.S. research administration;
- Cultural exchange and networking opportunities;
- Meetings with appropriate staff, and agreed time to reflect on mutual learning;
- Advice on housing/hotel accommodation options and local information regarding travel, shopping, etc;.
- A written evaluation of the Fellowship visit and the mutual learning outcomes for both Host and Fellow.
of programs and research scope. Your letter should confirm your institution is able to provide workspace, Internet access, and help with finding housing options, and it should also include an
outline of potential educational experiences to be provided to the Fellow. The letter must be signed by the Director of the Sponsored Programs Office or other designated signatory for the institution. Letters
of interest must be received by April 6, 2011.
A small working group comprised of members of NCURA’s International Neighborhood and Ambassador Corps will review the letters of interest and make a determination as to which institutions
meet the stated requirements; the working group may request additional information from institutions, if that appears warranted. Institution will be notified of the final decision by May 1, 2011
Questions may be directed to Kathleen Larmett, NCURA Executive Director, or call the NCURA office at 202-466-3894.
As our institutions continue to expand their international research endeavors, we believe giving members the opportunity to learn the necessary components for successful collaboration first-hand
from our European colleagues is extremely important and we are pleased to begin this exciting new program.
Sincerely,
NCURA Working Group on NCURA/EARMA International Research Management Fellowship Program
