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Appendix 5-2
FMP Programme at Jadavpur University
Joyashree Roy
SYLFF Project Director
Professor of Economics
Jadavpur University
January, 2007
Frame for discussion
・Objective
・International mobility of learners
・Exposure to global reality
・to bring back the experience home
・Unique Integrated Research Programme
Possible to include Comparative study of cross country realities as an integral component
Assumes special importance with globalisation
From Jadavpur University
・Ph.D candidate
○ 2005: Waseda University (female)
Mobility ?
Research component?
Both A SUCCESS STORY
To Jadavpur University
○ Enquiries received
○ Mexico
○ China: Nanjing University
Case analysis: Jadavpur Visitor
・Institution's role
・Time plan from sending institute
・Efficiency of the Designated contact person
・Interest of the host Mentor and time commitment
・Separate policy than bi-laterals
・At least two months visit
・Pre departure orientation: respective websites of association
Strengths: fellows benefits
・Research inputs /materials
・Cultural understanding
・Varying realities of a system: political, economic..
・Urge to adopt best practices
・Good work plan
・Spin off
Lessons learnt
・Timing of FMP planning by scholars
- From proposal submission day, proposal defense
- SSC's / Project director's major role
・First attempt so lessons learnt needs to be internalized
○ GRE waiver
○ Institutional cost waiver/ More institutional support separately (chances race to top)
○ Enhanced support: exchange rate differences
○ Demand is higher.
・It transcends
- beyond 'only academic' interaction
- Cultural barrier
- Sharing of good practices across institutions
Forward looking view
・To look for synergies
○ FMP with PDA
○ FMP with SNP
○ FMP with JIP
○ Howard: PDA + Special MOU
○ Nairobi: Spin off
○ York University: PDA
Jadavpur University
Thank you
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