Australia-APEC Researcher Mobility Workshop 2015 Encouraging researcher mobility, 11.40am- Tuesday 1 December 2015, Hotel Borobudur Jakarta Promoting Researcher Mobility For a Shared Global Knowledge Ecosystem ZHANG Shizhuan Director, Division of Asian & African Affairs Department of International Cooperation Chinese Academy of Sciences Email: szzhang@cashq.ac.cn
Outline
I. Researcher mobility is important to shaping a shared global knowledge ecosystem In a globalised world where economies are closely interconnected, a shared global knowledge & innovation ecosystem is critical to the sustainability of global economy. In the shaping of such an ecosystem, the mobility and networking of researchers play an important role.
I. Researcher mobility is important to shaping a shared global knowledge ecosystem Researchers are just like bees. They acquire, create and disseminate knowledge instead of pollen. Unlike most resources that deplete when used, knowledge can be shared and actually grow when applied.
I. Researcher mobility is important to shaping a shared global knowledge ecosystem Just as we need the mobility of bees for pollination to make a green and productive garden, we need the mobility of researchers for innovation to make a green and productive economy.
I. Researcher mobility is important to shaping a shared global knowledge ecosystem The best strategy to build a bee-friendly garden is to increase its biodiversity. The best strategy to build a researcher-friendly community is to increase its culture diversity.
II. We need researchers who think globally and act together to address common challenges Be they regional or global Climate change Food security Energy crisis Water shortage Air pollution Epidemics Aging population Desertification Poverty reduction
II. We need researchers who think globally and act together to address common challenges In the drive to modernization, China faces a lot of challenges faced by other economies as well. Safe and nutritious food Clean and sustainable energy Clean and potable water Clean and fresh air Affordable healthcare for a large ageing population Convenient transportation and communications These challenges can not be fully addressed by China alone. International approach and collaboration is needed. On the other hand, China s lessons and experiences can also be helpful to other developing economies.
II. We need researchers who think globally and act together to address common challenges Global Investment in R&D USA 23% 28% China 10% EU 19% 20% Japan Other UNESCO Science Report: towards 2030 In the past decade, China has dramatically increased R&D investment with an annual growth of around 20% to enhance her innovative capacity. However, the quality of our research output has not increased as dramatically. We need more researchers who have international visions and experiences.
III. China is committed to developing an innovative society and open innovation ecosystem In the process to develop an innovative society, China has also come to realize that in a world evolving from an international order to an increasingly global community, the best strategy to increase national innovative capacity is to engage more actively and collaboratively with the rest of the world.
However, this can be a process with the cost of brain drain at the beginning. USA Brain gain China Brain drain
III. China is committed to developing an innovative society and open innovation ecosystem To change the flow of talent from brain drain to brain circulation, the Chinese government has tried every means to attract the best minds with or without a Chinese origin. e.g. the 1000 Talent Plan (http://1000plan.safea.gov.cn)
III. China is committed to developing an innovative society and open innovation ecosystem Meanwhile, special policies and regulatory arrangements have been made to facilitate the inflow and retention of needed international experts, such as providing attractive subsidies and research grants, reducing bureaucracy, easing visa restrictions, improving working conditions, etc. (Online source: http://1000plan.safea.gov.cn/index.php?s=show&id =policies)
V. CAS adopts an open innovation strategy to promote researcher mobility, networking & collaboration National science & technology service network Regional innovation systems National science platforms open to the public and community Internationaliz ation Initiative
Further about the Internationalization Initiative
Goals of the Initiative To further raise the international standards and standing of CAS research & education To further enhance CAS s role in addressing regional & global challenges, and its reputation as a global center of excellence in science & innovation. 16
The Initiative is focused on Building extensive international networks for research & innovation through international partnerships Research Education Cultivating highly innovative talent with international visions through cooperation with best universities Developing highly Team Innovative teams who think globally and act locally Focus Environ. Fostering a culturediversified international environment friendly to foreign staff and visitors
Actions under the Initiative 1. Offer CAS International Fellowships 2. Build CAS International Partnerships An international fellowship program called PIFI has been 3. Develop implemented CAS International to provide a Networks full range of opportunities for international researchers (from research 4. Enhance students CAS International to early/mid/late-career Engagement researchers) to work or study at CAS laboratories 5. Improve CAS International Environment and centers of excellence.
Early Late Career CAS President s International Fellowship Initiative (PIFI) CAS International Distinguished Fellows 1~2 weeks 30 per year CAS International Visiting Professors 1~12 months 200 per year CAS International Postdoctoral Researchers 1~2 years 100 per year Up to 4 years 200 per year CAS-TWAS President s Fellowship for International PhD Students Short Term Long Term For more information: http://english.cas.cn/cooperation/fellowships/
Statistics show CAS international fellows (mid/late-career researchers) come from more than 80 countries, 43% from Europe, 28% from North America, 21% from Asia, 4% from Oceania, 3% from Africa and 1% from South America. USA Germany Australia UK Japan Distribution of awardees TOP15 source countries
Publications Impressive outcomes Output A Total Publication SCI 691 EI 127 SSCI 204 International journals 209 Books 137 Patent Application Patents Granted Output B Total Chinese 169 International 118 Chinese 136 International 111 Patents PIFI Assessment report 2014
Awardees from developing countries As of 2014: 650 CAS International Fellowship awardees from over 40 developing countries, including 129 visiting professors,181 postdoctoral researchers and 340 PhD students. India (26%) and Pakistan (23%) had the largest shares. Category Visiting Professors Postdoctoral Researchers PhD Students Number 129 181 340 Distribution by source country
Actions under the Initiative 1. Offer CAS International Fellowships 2. Build CAS International Partnerships 3. Develop CAS International Networks An international partnership program (IPP) is 4. Enhance CAS International Engagement implemented to promote long-term, strategic and sustainable collaborations with leading 5. Improve CAS International Environment international teams and institutions.
Take Australia as an example Formal Arrangements (MOUs): CSIRO, AAS, ATSE, ANU, UQ, UWA, UNSW, Melbourne, Sydney, Monash, Adelaide, Griffith, Curtin Researcher Mobility Programs: CAS/AAS Exchange Program (1979-2010) CAS/CSIRO Exchange Program (1985-) CAS/AAS/ATSE Symposia (2004-) Project-based Collaborations: CAS-CSIRO Collaborative Research Projects (2010-) CAS-Queensland Biotechnology Projects (2010-)
2004: Sustainability 2005: Nanotechnology & Biotechnology 2006: Clean Energy 2007: Sustainable Global Ecosystem 2008: Remote Sensing Applications for Sustainability 2009: Sustainability of Coastal Zone & Delta Systems 2010: Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security 2011: Green Materials & Recycling Economy 2012: Healthy Ageing CAS/AAS/ATSE Symposia ---A partnership-building program
Strategic & Sustainable Platforms for Collaboration Joint Research Centres (JRCs): Soil Science (CAS-Adelaide) Biomass Utilization (CAS-UWA) Phenomics Research (CAS-ANU) Water Resources (CAS-Melbourne) Clean Coal Technology (CAS-Curtin) Neuroscience & Cognition (CAS-UQ) Data and Software Engineering (CAS-UQ) Nanomaterials for Clean Energy (CAS-UQ) Climate Change Adaptation (CAS-Griffith) Environmental Sciences (CAS-Griffith) Virtual Lab on Taxonomy (CAS-CSIRO) Food Security Innovation (CAS-CSIRO).
Actions under the Initiative International networks of leading research institutions, national 1. Offer academies CAS International and international Fellowships organizations will be developed to address global issues of common concern, and to 2. promote Build collaborations CAS International under the B&R Partnerships Initiative. 3. Develop CAS International Networks 4. Enhance CAS International Engagement 5. Improve CAS International Environment
Actions under the Initiative An international outreach initiative (IOI) is implemented 1. Offer CAS to enhance International CAS s international Fellowships presence 2. Build and CAS cooperation International with Partnerships developing and developed countries, focusing on the establishment of joint labs or centers of excellence outside China. 3. Develop CAS International Networks 4. Enhance CAS International Engagement 5. Improve CAS International Environment
Actions under the Initiative 1. Offer CAS International Fellowships Meanwhile, CAS is making every effort to build an 2. Build CAS International Partnerships international working environment which should be culture-diversified, friendly and comfortable to 3. Develop CAS International Networks international visitors, students and staff. 4. Enhance CAS International Engagement 5. Improve CAS International Environment
Conclusion Researcher mobility is essential to the shaping of a shared global knowledge ecosystem which benefits all national economies. We need researchers who think globally and act together to address common challenges, be they regional or global. China faces challenges global by nature and is committed to developing an open innovative economy that integrates into the global innovation system. CAS has implemented an open innovation strategy to encourage researcher mobility, networking, and collaboration.
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