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A Framework for Off-shore R&D Projects

A Framework for Off-shore R&D Projects

In order to conduct technical dissemination to more people via its trained Fellows, UNU-IIST establishes a Programme of Off-shore R&D Projects.

UNU-IIST encourages R&D groups in developing countries to apply for Off-shore R&D Projects. Such projects must follow-up in the UNU-IIST research and development agenda.

1. Annual/Biennial Announcement:

   This agenda, and especially the specifics of `announced' R&D projects will be announced and updated annually -- typically after the annual UNU-IIST Board Meeting.

2. Who May Apply:

   Any R&D group of 2-5 persons in developing countries can apply for UNU-IIST Off-shore projects, if it satisfies the following criteria:

   1. at least one group member has visited UNU-IIST as a UNU-IIST Visitor or Fellow;
   2. the group must be led by a former UNU-IIST Visitor or Fellow;
   3. the majority of group members have at least an M.Sc. degree (or equivalent), and has been well-educated in the basics of computer science and software engineering; and
   4. all group members speak and write good English.
3. Project length

   A UNU-IIST Off-shore Project is usually a two-year project.

4. Call for Off-shore R&D Projects

   The Annual or Biennial Off-shore R&D Project Announcement includes:

   1. General outline of UNU-IIST's Research and Advanced Development Agenda
   2. List of one-two page detailed R&D Topics that UNU-IIST wishes carried out in Off-shore R&D Projects
   3. Proposed Layout format for Off-shore R&D Project Application
   4. Criteria for Evaluation of Off-shore R&D Project Application
   5. Deadline for Off-shore R&D Project Application
5. Application Format:

   The proposed Off-shore R&D Project Application Layout includes:

   1. Title and Abstract/Summary of proposal, 1 page
   2. Elaboration of the announced topic: technical contents, research, science and technology benefits, 1-2 pages
   3. Method of R&D to be followed, 1-2 pages
   4. Manpower (load) and time plan, 1 page
   5. Milestones, 1/2 page
   6. Deliverables, 1 page
   7. Project Management, 1/2 page
   8. Brief group member CVs, 1/2 page per member
   9. Budget, 1 page
   10. A financing plan:

       How much from UNU-IIST, how much from other sources; 1/2 page⁴¹

   11. List of previous achievements: projects, publications, 2-3 pages
6. Institutional Binding:

   An application must be authenticated, and thus recognized by the institution of the group which applies for UNU-IIST support.

7. Notification:

   UNU-IIST will notify applicants of its decision 6-8 weeks after deadline for applications.

8. Funding Support and Expenditure Objects:

   An accepted application will usually obtain a UNU-IIST Off-shore R&D Project fund of US$5,000 per year. The UNU-IIST fund can be spent for:

   1. journal subscription and/or book acquisition,
   2. conference travel and/or travel to other institutions,
   3. updating and/or upgrading computing equipment, and
   4. other justifiable expenditures.
9. Expenditure Management:

   All proposed expenditures are decided upon by the project group leader, but reviewed, accepted and actually effected (i.e. managed) by UNU-IIST.

10. Acknowledgment:

    Each report, publication, and software package resulting more or less directly from a UNU-IIST co-sponsored Off-shore R&D Project must clearly acknowledge the (partial) support of UNU-IIST. Similarly it is expected that annual or similar reports of the group institution will likewise prominently acknowledge UNU-IIST support.

11. Project Monitoring:

    UNU-IIST will assign a UNU-IIST staff member to monitor the R&D work of an Off-shore Project group. The monitor will secure:

    1. constant exchange of ideas and intermediate results,
    2. mutual visits -- at UNU-IIST expense, and
    3. possible training of group members at UNU-IIST for six-12 months as UNU-IIST Fellow.
12. Evaluation:

    Off-shore R&D Projects will be reviewed (evaluated) each year by UNU-IIST staff and/or UNU-IIST selected, external experts. UNU-IIST may stop its support for such Off-shore R&D Projects which do not live up to our expectations.

13. Joint R&D Project Workshops:

    UNU-IIST may organize an annual workshop as a joint forum for its Macau-based and Off-shore R&D Projects.

14. Co-funding:

    UNU-IIST will seek co-funding from The World Bank, UNDP, UNESCO, and other UN System, as well as other funding sources -- to help recover costs of this new, UNU-IIST Off-shore R&D Project initiative.

A Framework for Off-shore R&D Projects
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