Table 4 Grant management systems and grants received by students
ZJU, China | TJMC, China | BNU, China | HMU, Vietnam | IIHMR, India | UCTH, India | SQU, Oman | SJNAHS, India | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grant Management System | Supervisor applies for and manages grants | Researchers relevant to the funds | No fixed system and funding mainly in the areas of poverty, health and social development | No specific system | Students involved in externally funded projects | Grants managed centrally and most funding is external | Contract between researcher and university; mainly internal funds and donations | Not centralised Researcher applies for funds and defines budget |
Student Research Grants 2007–2012 | No specific PhD grants; students join ongoing projects | 24 | 150 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
IRB existence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Frequency of IRB meeting | Once a year | Needs based | Needs based | Once a month | Needs based | Not fixed | Every 2 weeks | Once a month |