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Though this collaboration, the university can leverage the opportunity to diversify its research activity into DRI related research and advance its ongoing activities in DRI research. Given the pressing concerns of DRR and DRI in the modern world, the challenges related to geophysical and climate-induced disasters will continue to escalate unless systemic resilience mechanisms are developed. Infrastructure resilience is critical in this context due to the impending cost of damage.
Joining this global network of experts and institutions dedicated to this cause would enable the university to develop its capacities\ advance its systems through state-of-the-art research and good practices.
This collaboration would not only provide opportunities to embed DRI education in your higher education programs but also facilitate participation in the development of various knowledge products, such as DRI-centric case studies, long and short courses, executive programs, workshops, and training programs for both mid-career professionals and trainers. These initiatives supported by the CDRI would contribute to knowledge exchange and fellowships, enriching the current infrastructure studies in both theory and practice.
The MoU does not include any financial implications from either of the parties. However, there are some commitments that need to be referred to in the shared MoU document.
The consortium will be led by a steering committee comprising some members from the consortium (on rotational basis). If the university becomes part of the steering committee, a separate Terms of Reference (TOR) will be shared highlighting your specific roles and responsibilities.
In general, the primary nodal person from the member university is expected to be present during consortium meetings and participate in the competitive RFP process. Further details will be shared post-consortium launch.
The faculty members would be the valuable part of this global network. They can play a crucial role in identifying the specific research needs within their areas of expertise. The university can leverage this opportunity to develop capacity development /executive programmes through CDRI support
At a later stage CDRI may also support establishment of centres or labs dedicated to DRI research. These centres would facilitate advanced research, and research fellows or PhD students could benefit from such a platform. Labs could carry out DRI-centric exercises within ongoing curricular activities. This would foster innovation and embed DRI concepts at both graduate and postgraduate levels.