Windows of Opportunity in Academic Science: A Cross-National Study of Policies for International Collaboration

• In Event: 47.097 - Sheraton Roundtable Session Eight - Grand Centre
  In Roundtable Session: 47.097-5 - What Matters in Postsecondary Student Success: From Local to National to International

Abstract

The growth in international research collaborations in recent decades is well documented in the literature, but little is known about the politics behind related research policies. This study focuses on understanding political rationales for supporting international research collaboration through a cross-national comparative analysis. Our empirical analysis draws from semi-structured interviews with policy experts, program managers, and evaluators overseeing these initiatives in Canada, India, Norway and the UK. Our findings highlight the role of political agendas that influence the creation and continuation of international research programs. Building upon Kingdon’s multiple streams framework, our results suggest that international collaboration programs arise from unique windows of opportunity, while program renewal depends on political support rather than meeting objectives.

Authors

• Creso Sa, University of Toronto

• Nadiia Kachynska, University of Toronto

• Magdalena Martinez, University of Toronto

• Emma Sabzalieva, University of Toronto