We are seeking a consultancy service for the design and delivery of an international symposium in India focused on building a resilient planet as part of the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF). The symposium serves as a platform to unite researchers and representatives from international organisations from the United Kingdom, India, and Japan to share knowledge, explore innovative solutions for environmental challenges, and create sustainable practices.

About the event

The main event spans 3 days in Delhi, India from 4 to 6 March 2024 and encompasses various activities:  

• An academic symposium is organised, primarily targeted towards early career researchers. This symposium provides an opportunity for researchers to showcase their work, discuss emerging trends, and engage in productive dialogue. It aims to foster a supportive environment that empowers young researchers and encourages their contributions to the field. 
• A day of site visits is arranged for participants to explore universities and research centres. This enables them to gain insights into ongoing research projects, witness state-of-the-art facilities, and potentially discover areas for collaboration.  
• A facilitated discussion is organised to scope the needs, priorities and recommendations for Year 2 funded activities including sub-themes and target audience. 

Requirements

The supplier should provide a team of experienced experts to conduct comprehensive conference planning, management, post-conference report writing and evaluation services. Please refer to the Request for Proposal for detailed specification.

Timeline

Duration of the Contract: 05 February 2024 to 31 March 2024

About the International Science Partnerships Fund

The International Science Partnerships Fund is designed to enable potential and foster prosperity. It puts research and innovation at the heart of our international relationships, supporting UK researchers and innovators to work with peers around the world on the major themes of our time: planet, health, tech, and talent. The fund is managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and delivered by a consortium of the UK’s leading research and innovation bodies, which includes: UK Research and Innovation (comprising the 7 research councils, Innovate UK and Research England), the UK Academies, the British Council, the Met Office, the National Physical Laboratory, the UK Atomic Energy Authority, and Universities UK International.