PEACE AND PROSPERITY THROUGH INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE COLLABORATION
Many researchers and funders face unfamiliar and frustrating challenges in managing international research projects. These challenges can divert valuable time and resources from the overall research effort resulting in project delays, higher risks and higher costs. Aimed at simplifying cross-border project implementation, Focus provides financial management and logistical support on behalf of funders and researchers to minimize obstacles to effective international scientific collaboration, allowing participants to concentrate on their research. Financial management and logistical support for international scientific projects including: Secure, reliable disbursement of funds to project participants *
USD, Euro, or other currency disbursements directly to individual bank accounts at financial institutions screened by CRDF
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Enhanced services in some countries including issuance of Visa debit cards allowing access to funds worldwide Effective, reliable procurement and delivery of equipment, supplies, services *
In-country and international procurement of supplies and materials
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Networks of in-country and international vendors Comprehensive, flexible coordination of project-related travel *
In-house travel coordinators and international network of travel agency partners
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Per diem disbursements to travelers Transparent, detailed monitoring of funds *
Detailed monthly financial reporting
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Minimized risk of diversion or waste Rigorous, transparent oversight of compliance *
Transactions conducted strictly in accordance with client directions and requirements
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Projects implemented in accordance with applicable client guidelines and host country regulations
Selected Clients
Foundations/Professional Societies:
Universities:
Acoustical Society of America
California Institute of Technology
American Geophysical Union
Columbia University
Spencer Foundation
Cornell University
Stanley Medical Research Institute
Emory University
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Johns Hopkins University
Companies:
Leiden University (Netherlands)
3M
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
Medical College of Wisconsin
Hypres, Inc.
Texas A&M University
Ionwerks, Inc.
State University of New York, Stony Brook
Nuclear Fuel Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
University of California, Berkeley University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of Leicester (United Kingdom) University of Pittsburgh University of Washington
USG Agencies: U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Geological Survey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Institutes of Health
For further information on Focus contact
solutions@crdf.org
Organization Overview CRDF is a nonprofit organization authorized by the U.S. Congress and established in 1995 by the National Science Foundation. CRDF promotes international scientific and technical collaboration through research and institutional grants, training activities, and services. The growing network of CRDF’s programs and services currently reaches more than 30 countries in Eurasia, the Middle East and North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
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