Academic Affairs Internationalization and Partnerships Coordination Office (AAIPC)

1.1 Curriculum and Academic Program Internationalization

• Coordinate efforts to internationalize curricula, teaching, and learning processes in line with global standards.
• Facilitate integration of international perspectives, best practices, and global competencies into academic programs.
• Support development of joint and double degree programs with foreign universities.
• Promote internationalization-at-home initiatives including virtual exchange, online guest lectures, and international classroom experiences.
• Facilitate Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL).

1.2 Mobility and Exchange Programs

• Coordinate inbound and outbound academic staff and student exchange programs including Erasmus+, DAAD, and other mobility initiatives.
• Facilitate nomination, selection, and logistical support for exchange participants.
• Ensure recognition and credit transfer processes for students involved in international exchange activities.
• Organize orientation programs for incoming international students and scholars.

1.3 Capacity Building, Training, and Grants

• Support training programs, short courses, and academic workshops organized with international partners.
• Facilitate fellowship, scholarship, and training opportunities for staff and students.
• Provide advisory support on international grant calls and global teaching and learning opportunities.

1.4 Promotion, Reporting, and Documentation

• Promote international academic engagements through newsletters, social media, and international platforms.
• Prepare annual academic internationalization performance reports.
• Document best practices, success stories, and challenges related to academic partnerships.

2.1 International Research Partnerships and Networks

• Facilitate international research collaborations, joint projects, and consortiums.
• Promote staff participation in global conferences and research networks.
• Align university research priorities with global development agendas.
• Establish international research clusters and centers of excellence.

2.2 Grant Identification and Proposal Development

• Identify international funding opportunities from donors and research councils.
• Coordinate development, review, and submission of research proposals.
• Support teams in drafting and budgeting proposals for international calls.

2.3 Project Management and Compliance

• Maintain communication with funding agencies and international partners.
• Monitor projects to ensure compliance with donor requirements and timelines.
• Facilitate financial and narrative reporting.
• Support external audits, evaluations, and project reviews.
• Ensure ethical standards and research integrity.

2.4 Capacity Building and Mentorship

• Organize workshops on grant management and research methodologies.
• Train researchers and administrative staff on donor compliance and financial reporting.
• Mentor research teams on MTAs, NDAs, and consortium agreements.
• Establish peer-writing groups connecting researchers with international partners.
• Create mentorship programs linking early-career researchers with experienced faculty.

2.5 Documentation, Reporting, and Dissemination

• Maintain databases of international research collaborations and grants.
• Prepare reports on research activities, funding, and outcomes.
• Disseminate research results, policy briefs, and innovations globally.

Joint Academic Programs & Curriculum

• Co-develop specialized postgraduate programs in priority fields.
• Advance curriculum internationalization and expand COIL initiatives.

Mobility & Knowledge Exchange

• Facilitate bilateral scholar and student exchange programs.
• Organize joint workshops, scientific conferences, and short courses.

Research & Project Development

• Partner on joint grant applications, research initiatives, and co-authored publications.
• Combine resources for community-based education and social outreach.

Capacity Building & Professionalization

• Upgrade academic and administrative staff expertise through targeted training and institutional knowledge-sharing.