RESEARCH PLAN
Prior to each secondment, researchers need to complete and submit a Research Plan,
which records their up-to-date research objectives. The Research Plan is important for
the host institutes, as it enables them to efficiently plan their incoming secondments
and to make the necessary resources available. Furthermore, it is of importance to the
UKNA Secretariat, which will use the Research Plan for reporting to the European
Commission.
Please make sure to complete the Research Plan of your secondment for submission
and to send it with:
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Your home institute
Your host institute (see pages 2 and 3 for the necessary contact information)
In case of any changes to your Research Plan, such as a change of dates or a change of
topic, please re-submit your Research Plan, so that the home and host institutes and the
UKNA Secretariat have the latest information.
Please note that, in addition to this form, researchers should ensure that they
familiarise themselves with any additional requirements as stipulated by their host
institutes and host countries. More information about these requirements can be found
at: www.ukna.asia/planning-your-trip
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Contact persons
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International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS), Leiden
Gien San Tan: g.s.tan@iias.nl
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Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture (TUD)
ukna-bk@tudelft.nl
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Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris-Belleville (ENSAPB)
Adèle Esposito: adeleesposito@yahoo.fr
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University College London, Development Planning Unit (DPU)
Michael Casey-Gillman; m.casey-gillman@ucl.ac.uk
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Beijing University of Technology, College of Architecture and Urban Planning
(CAUP) - Hui Xiaoxi (Sebastian): x.hui@bjut.edu.cn
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Tianjin University, School of Architecture (TIANJIN)
Sheng Qiang: shengqiang1234@hotmail.com
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Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, Centre for Urban and Regional Studies
(CURS)
Deng Zhituan: dzt@sass.org.cn
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China Academy of Urban Planning and Design (CAUPD)
Xie Yongqing; bingxixie@163.com Shuo Huang; huangs@caupd.com
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Hong Kong University, Department of Architecture (HKU)
Juan Du ; jduhku@hku.hk and Crystal Ho: Crystal Ho ; crystal.ho@hku.hk
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Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS)
Neha Sami: nsami@iihs.ac.in
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Ambedkar University (AUD)
Rohit Negi: rohit@aud.ac.in
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CEPT University
Meghal Arya; meghalarya@cept.ac.in
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1. Personal Information
Surname
Given name(s)
Date of Birth
Gender
Home institute
(Please include
your employment
contract)
Current Position
Host institute
Citizenship
Contact
E-mail
Phone
Short Biography or attach a Curriculum Vitae
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2. Secondment
Secondment
dates
Start (MM/DD/YYYY):
End (MM/DD/YYYY):
Title of research
project
Which of the
following
categories best
describe your
research
project? (More
than one answer
possible)
1
2
3
IDEAS OF THE CITY: This research theme explores
competing ideas of the contemporary city from
historical perspectives to illuminate the continuities
and ruptures in the process of city making.
CITIES BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE: This theme
examines who are the actors and how they interact
in the production, shaping, contestation and
transformation of the city. It explores the relations
between human flourishing and the making of urban
space and form, with a particular concern for the
rights of residents and users in the process.
FUTURE OF CITIES: This theme considers the
challenges of urban dwellers and users in the areas
of land, housing, infrastructure, services, planning
and the environment, personal well being (including
livelihoods and human capital), and “life spaces”
(comprising culture, urban heritage, public spaces,
and associational life).
Abstract
(max. 200 words)
Research objectives
(max. 400 words)
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Anticipated research outputs (max. 400 words)
Mention at least the following: 1) What is the practical relevance of your research project? 2) For whom will your
research be relevant? 3) How is your UKNA research linked to other ongoing or planned (research) initiatives?
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3. Preparations for the Host Institute
Which staff members at your host institute do you intend to work with during your
secondment?
1. Name
Have you been in
touch already?
Y
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N
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Y
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N
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Y
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N
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1. Area of
collaboration
2. Name
Have you been in
touch already?
2. Area of
collaboration
3. Name
Have you been in
touch already?
3. Area of
collaboration
Do you have any specific requests of your host institute in relation to the research
needs for your upcoming secondment?
Please note: Mention here only those requests related to your research requirements. For practical arrangements
relating to your secondment (visa, housing etc.), please consult the UKNA website and/or contact the contact
person of your host institute.
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4. Compliance with the Ethics Framework of the EU FP7 Programme
I hereby agree to comply with the Ethics Framework of the European Commission
Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), as well as: all applicable legislation of the
competent national or local authorities in the country/territory in which the research is
to be carried out; relevant future legislation; and FP7 specific programmes on
“Cooperation”, “Ideas”, “People”, “Capacities” (2007-2013) and “Euratom” (2007-2011).
Furthermore, I undertake not to carry out research under the UKNA programme
involving any of the following activities:
1. Research activities aiming at human cloning for reproductive purposes;
2. Research activities intended to modify the genetic heritage of human beings,
which could make such change heritable;
3. Research activities intended to create human embryos solely for the purpose of
research or for the purpose of stem cell procurement, including by means of
somatic cell nuclear transfer.
Further information about the Ethics Framework of the European Commission FP7
programme can be found on: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ethics_en.html
Further information about ethics and privacy issues in UKNA-specific countries and in
the UKNA programme can be found on: http://www.ukna.asia/ethics-privacy-issues
I have read and understood the ethics statement above and I agree with its contents:
Signature
Date
(MM/DD/YYYY):
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5. Signature
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Yes, I give the UKNA Secretariat permission to publish my Research
abstract on the UKNA website
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No, I do not give the UKNA Secretariat permission to publish my
Research Plan on the UKNA website
Signature
Date
(MM/DD/YYYY):
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