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| Researcher Mobility Forum | |
|---|---|
| Name | Researcher Mobility Forum |
| Formation | 2010s |
| Type | Professional network |
| Headquarters | International |
| Region served | Global |
Researcher Mobility Forum The Researcher Mobility Forum is an international network that connects researchers, institutions, funding bodies, and policy actors to facilitate cross-border movement of scientists and scholars. Founded during a decade marked by international initiatives such as the European Research Area, the Forum engages stakeholders including national agencies, multinational programs, and transnational organizations to address barriers to researcher mobility.
The Forum operates at the intersection of major institutions such as the European Commission, the National Science Foundation (United States), the World Health Organization, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. It draws on comparative frameworks exemplified by the Lisbon Treaty era reforms, the Horizon 2020 programme, and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions to design initiatives that complement efforts by bodies like the Max Planck Society, the National Institutes of Health, the Wellcome Trust, the Gates Foundation, and regional consortia including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations research platforms. Dialogues often reference precedents set by the Franco-German University, the Fulbright Program, the Erasmus Programme, and the Global Young Academy.
The Forum's objectives mirror policy instruments found in documents issued by the European Commission and guidelines from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. It prioritizes facilitating exchanges modelled after the Fulbright Program, strengthening pathways similar to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, and informing national visa regimes such as those updated by the United Kingdom Home Office and the U.S. Department of State. Its scope spans collaborations with institutions like the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Max Planck Society, the Fraunhofer Society, the Indian Council of Medical Research, and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science to address barriers encountered in programs like Erasmus Mundus and schemes administered by the European Research Council.
Members include universities such as University of Oxford, Harvard University, University of Tokyo, Peking University, University of Cape Town, and University of São Paulo; research institutes such as the Salk Institute, the Karolinska Institutet, and the Institut Pasteur; funding agencies including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Australian Research Council, and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft; and intergovernmental bodies like the African Union and the European Union. Corporate research partners have included Siemens, Pfizer, Roche, Google, and IBM Research. Individual participants have included laureates and leaders associated with the Nobel Prize, recipients of the Fields Medal, and alumni of fellowships like the Rhodes Scholarship and the Marshall Scholarship.
Governance structures draw on models used by the International Science Council and the Royal Society. A steering committee often includes representatives from the European Research Council, the Wellcome Trust, the National Science Foundation (United States), the Max Planck Society, and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. Annual general meetings have been hosted at venues such as the United Nations Headquarters, the European Parliament, the Palais des Nations, and university campuses including Stanford University and Sorbonne University. Advisory boards have included experts linked to initiatives like the Global Research Council, the CERN collaborations, and the Human Frontier Science Program.
Core activities include policy workshops referencing the Lisbon Strategy, capacity-building programs modelled on the Fulbright Program, mobility tracking tools inspired by datasets from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and pilot exchanges following the structure of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. The Forum organizes symposia with partners such as the European Commission, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the World Health Organization, thematic working groups aligned with the Global Young Academy, and training modules in partnership with institutions like the Max Planck Society and the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. It publishes guidance used by visa authorities including the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and migration policy units such as those in the Canadian Immigration and Citizenship framework.
The Forum has influenced policy dialogues where outcomes reference programs like Horizon Europe, bilateral accords modelled after the Treaty of Aachen (2019), and national strategies inspired by the European Research Area objectives. Measurable outcomes include enhanced bilateral mobility agreements similar to those negotiated by the United Kingdom with partners such as the European Union-linked programs, adoption of harmonized recognition practices reminiscent of the Bologna Process, and contributions to talent retention strategies used by institutions like ETH Zurich and the California Institute of Technology. Collaborations supported by the Forum have resulted in joint grants with funders including the European Research Council, the National Institutes of Health, and the Wellcome Trust.
Funding sources include philanthropic foundations such as the Wellcome Trust, the Gates Foundation, and the Carnegie Corporation; multilateral funders including the European Commission and the World Bank; national research councils such as the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and the National Science Foundation (United States); and in-kind support from universities like University of Cambridge and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Strategic partnerships extend to intergovernmental agencies such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, corporate partners including Microsoft Research and Novartis, and regional entities like the African Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Category:International scientific organizations