{"id":699,"date":"2018-08-21T13:26:53","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T11:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uct.ac.za\/cancerphd\/?p=699"},"modified":"2018-08-21T13:32:37","modified_gmt":"2018-08-21T11:32:37","slug":"knowledge-interchange-and-collaboration-kic-2nd-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uct.ac.za\/cancerphd\/2018\/08\/knowledge-interchange-and-collaboration-kic-2nd-call\/","title":{"rendered":"Knowledge, Interchange and Collaboration (KIC) 2nd Call"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Closing Date:\u00a0 Thursaday, 20 September, 2018<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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BACKGROUND<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

In a globalised world, the internationalisation of research is imperative for the competitiveness of any country. While international collaboration has always been an intrinsic part of the research and innovation (R&I) endeavour, the forces of competitiveness and globalisation are accelerating the scope, pace and importance of cross-border R&I, strengthened by directed partnerships both within and outside of South Africa. Stakeholders around the world are working to internationalise their R&I efforts, driven by the need to establish a global reputation, to access global knowledge and expertise, and to mobilise new resources.<\/p>\n

Striving towards an internationally competitive science, technology and innovation system is one of the strategic performance goals of the National Research Foundation\u2019s (NRF) Vision. The essential purpose of this intervention is to build and maintain excellence in South African research, rather than to only facilitate international collaboration. The promotion of international collaboration through the support of travel opportunities and participation in scientific events, enriched by national learning opportunities and engagements, are important mechanisms towards this goal.<\/p>\n

The Knowledge, Interchange and Collaboration (KIC) instrument was therefore established to contribute to the following objectives:<\/p>\n