Young Researchers Programme (2011-2015)

From June 2011-2015 I was the Manager/Coordinator for the UTM Construction Research Alliance “Young Researchers” Programme.

AIM:

To help increase the Key Amal Indicator (KAI) of the Construction RA by targeting the younger and less experienced researchers in the RA.

PROPOSED ACTIVITIES

• Focus on developing tailored support for the younger and less experienced researchers in the Construction RA.
• Target key areas  in the KAI ie. publications, development of research team collaborations in research proposals, increased external funding proposals, internationalization of research activities etc.
• Develop a programme of workshops and seminars covering key areas to support development of “world class researchers”.
  • Developing personal postdoctoral research strategies
  • How to get international research grants
  • Building international networks for collaboration
  • Realistic publications strategies to achieve high impact.