International research collaboration

What can I gain from international research collaboration?

• Contributes to research excellence and impact
• Expand international networks
• Develop joint research ideas
• Complementarity of expertise
• Produce jointly authored papers with academic experts
• Access to international funding
• Recruitment of high quality research students
• Cross-cultural understanding/inter-disciplinary experience

We encourage UTS and KTP academics to engage virtually to collaborate on joint publications, explore joint applications for external grants, and co-supervision of PhD students under the collaborative doctoral degree agreements. Building collaborations may also help solidify future proposals for when travel is feasible.

Here is how you can start:

1. Identify a collaborator is the first step towards successful academic collaboration. 
2. Thinking of applying for joint external funding? The KTP program can support you through the process.
3. Collaborate with a Key Technology Partner academic to supervise PhD students — and follow new paths for research.

KTP is a fantastic initiative that gives an opportunity for researchers to come to UTS and establish new research collaborations. In my opinion, having an initial face-to-face meeting with researchers is an efficient way to discuss ideas and plan future projects.

The KTP team was willing to help and facilitate contact with UTS staff.

Dr Rafael Zambelli de Almeida Pinto (UFMG)