research beyond borders sky is the limit
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Dr. Khalid Rehman Hakeem Associate Professor Department of Biological Sciences Faculty of Science King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA [email protected]
RESEARCH BEYOND BORDERS: Sky is the limit
Lecture Outline
• Introduction• Biological research- Current Challenges
and avenues• Choosing a right Supervisor • Where to conduct ResearchLocal and International• Resources
Our Latest Proteomics Research
For full publication list visit my Research gate account https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Khalid_Hakeem
ORPersonal website
www.Khalidhakeem.weebly.com
Omics (IF=2.723)
ABAB (IF=1.89)
Mol. Breeding (IF=3.25)
ABAB (IF=1.89)
IJMR (IF=3.226)
JPP (IF=3.121)
• “Research is an Endeavour to discover, develop and verify knowledge –Rumnell
• Scientific research is a systematic and objective effort to offer solutions to problems
Wernher von Braun
The world is changing
• Population growth• Resource consumption• Climate change• Pollution• Rapid decline of
biodiversity• Habitat loss and
fragmentation• Invasive pests• New Diseases• Drug Resistance
Biology is changing
• Collaborative• Multi-disciplinary• New technology• Next generation DNA
sequencing• Massive amounts of data• New analytical methods• Reproductive
technologies• Genetic manipulation• Synthetic biology
Keys to success in modern biology
• Shift from specific knowledge to generic skills• Shift from specialisation to multi-disciplinary
collaboration and synthesis of ideas• Shift from particular technological approaches to
strategies for learning and adapting new techniques
• Ability to integrate knowledge from different areas
• Research skills, philosophy of science, how to make and record observations, ask questions, construct testable hypotheses, design experiments, analyse results, make inferences, communicate findings, etc.
• Information literacy, finding and assessing the quality of information, critical thinking, critical literacy
University Ranking?
Invention?
Publication?
Industrial-University
Gap?
Research?
Marketable Student?
Difficult Promotion?
Conducive Environment?
U-Science?
University Politic
Problem?
Consultation?
Lecturing?
Language?
Overseas student Social
Problem?
Security?
Traffic?
Safety?
Internet?
Library?
Facility?
Overseas lecturer
Problem?
Overdevelopment in
campus?
TeamResearch?
University’s Issues
Sustainable Development
Do I want to spend the next 3-4
years of my life on this research??
Am I motivated enough to last such
a long research?
My family and friends. Do I
have their support??
How about the financial
support??
Are you ready to join the research ?
Whatever you do, do it with all your heart!
“Great works are performed not by strength, but by Perseverance”
Supervisor Classification
• Professor Never There• Dr Slave Labour No
Research• Dr No New Ideas
Since1995• Professor Changes
Direction• Dr Lone Worker• Dr Over bearing
Interferer• Dr Test till you Break• Dr Never Satisfied• Dr Happy to be
Mediocre– Prof Different planet– Prof Perfect Supervisor Supervisors are humans too….
Picking a Supervisor
• Do due diligence• Do the research -look at publications, conference
presentations, etc.• Ask questions -current and former students,
colleagues, etc.• Talk to several potential supervisors• Go in with eyes open• Co-supervisors if necessary
Picking a Supervisor:Factors to Consider
• Expertise• Reputation• Teaching and learning style• Expectations• Personality
What Not to Look For
• Best friend• Drinking buddy • Business partner• Any other relationship that could create a
conflict of interest or which could lead to conflict that could interfere with your academic career
Expectations of the Supervisor
• Realize they are postgraduate student
•Able to think out of the box
•Be self aware and appreciate there may be more than one way to do things
• Excellent in self management
• Excellent in time management
• Serious and committed on their research & thesis
• Able to write and publish paper in ISI journal /high impact journal
•Try to find win-win solutions to differences
WHAT MOTIVATES YOUR SUPERVISOR?
•Good research results for publication
•Sign up to our brilliant work.
•Originality, finding new ideas
•Positive relationships with co-workers
•Avoiding trouble with students who fail
•Test their wacky theories they haven’t the time
to test themselves
•Enjoy being a pedagogue
•Competitive advantage
•Competition through collaboration
What are the stresses on student ?
Here comes the role of Supervisor to be the friend and mentor to detentionize the stress among students
Tips to Survive During Graduate Studies
•Start with a plan
•Be flexible
•Be firm with your research work
•Set dateline or goal to achieve •your research target
•Know when to stop
•Think about the next step
•Discuss with supervisor
Where to conduct the research ?
• Local/National Opportunities:Fellowships (CSIR, UGC, Minority, Inspire etc)Some Great InstitutionsIISC Bangalore,IIT’S,Universities like JNU, Delhi Uni., Hyderabad Uni.,
JMI, JH, KU,CU, etcInstitutes; IIIM, CDFD,CCMB, NII, JNSAR etc
International Opportunities:General Requirments
• Passport• Good CGPA Score• Recommendation letter• Previous research experience• Research Techniques known• English Professions tests: IELTS, TOFEL• Graduate Record Exam (GRE)(https://www.petersons.com/graduate-schools/gre-test-description.aspx)
• Research Proposal• Good Communication skills
1. Study in Malaysia
World Ranking
Malaysian English Proficiency Index
Asian Ranking
International Opportunities
• Malaysia
MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPThis scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and
Post-doctoral Studies.
• Not be more than 40 years (Postgraduate) and 45 years (Post-doctoral) of age during application.
• Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study.
• Took one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required:
– IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or
– TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92.
• In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants.
• Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the field of studies.
• Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the Universities in Malaysia).
• COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PLAN (CSFP)
https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/
SAUDI ARABIA• KAUST Admissions _
===========================================Application Requirements===========================================TOEFL/IELTS Compulsory . GRE Highly encouragedFor PhD Studetnds it is compulsory to contact to professor ist prior to application.KAUST requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6.0 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
•Submit an official, complete university Transcript/ Mark sheets/ Graduation Certificate/ Academic Record from every institution previously attended. A scan of the official transcript provided by the university in the native language must be uploaded into the online application along with the certified English translation. Your transcript must include the university grading scale for all documents submitted. If offered admission, an official final transcript must be sent to the Office of Admissions prior to arrival (during the on boarding process) in a sealed envelope to:Office of AdmissionsGraduate AffairsBuilding 9, Suite 43284700 King Abdullah University of Science and TechnologyThuwal, Jeddah 23955-6900Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• You must have three letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Letters of recommendation are important and should be written by professors or advisors under whom you have pursued research or taken courses in your major field of study. Recommendation letters should be submitted through the application directly from the recommender. Recommenders should provide details about how he/she knows your work, as well as comparative statements (e.g., top 1% of class, best in past five years, etc.), and insight into your research ability.
• Also please add your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• The benefits of the KAUST Fellowship include:
Full tuition supportMonthly living allowance (ranging between $20,000-30,000 annual, depending on qualifications and progression through degree programs)HousingMedical and dental coverage*Relocation support
Saudi Arabia: 2King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia• The Interested candidates should visit our
website http://dgsscholarship.kau.edu.sa for more details.Admission requirements1. Age does not exceed (35) years for Ph.D, and (30) years for M.Sc..2. An approved official academic qualification of grade not less than "Very Good", if
the degree offered in grades in the applicant home country.3. One of the following Score in English language exams:4. Exam type• ScoreTOEFL (PBT) 500TOEFL (CBT) 173TOEFL (IBT) 61IELTS 54.Fluency in Arabic Language is required for applicants applying for Islamic Law
and Studies, Arabic Language, Psychology, and Information Science.5.Good conductance and medical condition.6. Two recommendation letters from previous instructors.7. Applicant should not be dismissed from one of the educational institutions in
Saudi Arabia.
Turkey• Tubitak
2216 - Research Fellowship Programme for International Researchers
• The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) grants fellowships for international highly qualified PhD students and young post-doctoral researchers to pursue their research in Turkey in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities.
• IMPORTANT NOTE
please visit e-bideb.tubitak.gov.tr
https://www.tubitak.gov.tr/en/funds/academy/international-researchers-fellowship-programmes/content-2216-research-fellowship-programme-for-international-researchers
GermanyDAAD
http://www.daaddelhi.org/en/21700/index.html
Australia Endeavour Research Fellowship (Australian and non-
Australian)- Short term 6-8 monthshttps://internationaleducation.gov.au/Endeavour%20program/Scholarships-and-
Fellowships/International-applicants/Endeavour-Research-Fellowship/Pages/Endeavour-Research-Fellowship.aspx
Other Resources
• http://scholarship-positions.com/• http://www.scholars4dev.com/category/level
-of-study/phd-scholarships/• https://www.findaphd.com/funding/guides/p
hd-funding-guide.aspx• http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/split-site-
scholarships/• https://www.internationalscholarships.com/
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Kashir Scientisthttps://www.facebook.com/groups/kashirscientist/
SKS (Scholarships For Kashmiri Students)https://www.facebook.com/groups/153563148441490/