What does LOIS stand for?
The acronym LOIS stands for Lab for Open Innovation in Science.
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What is LOIS?
LOIS is a one-year training program with lab character for scientists:
- In different education and training modules, scientists learn and train the application of open innovation principles and methods in generating and disseminating new research findings.
- Lecturers, trainers and coaches are leading international open innovation experts.
- Practical application is a significant component of LOIS. Starting points are provided by participants, project partners, respectively CRIS.
- Handling real world cases, interactivity, small groups and exchanging experiences in lab meetings enable a high level of learning exchange and makes theoretical input tangible straight away.
- Access to international good practices in the field of open innovation, as well as open innovation networks, will be available to the participating scientists.
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What is the goal of LOIS?
Scientists learn and train the usage of open innovation problem-solving methods and strategies to increase output and the relevance of their own scientific work. In the long term, LOIS should contribute to making open innovation principles an essential component in scientific processes, to bring science and society closer to one another, thereby increasing the positive effect of science on society.
The initial implementation of LOIS is a pilot project with an experimental character. Its results will help to conceptualise a similar long-term, sustainable programme for science.
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What specific content can be acquired by participating in LOIS?
Generally, participating scientists learn how they can enhance their problem-solving competences by using open innovation methods and principles in fields such as data analysis, establishing new / unusual partnerships, disseminating research results, etc. The following themes will be addressed in the education and training modules:
- Where can one find relevant knowledge that may contribute to the development of new and more relevant research questions, hypotheses and to generating new research results?
- How can one identify these, perhaps even currently unknown, sources of knowledge and integrate them into the inherent research process?
- How can findings of the own research institution / group be made available for others in a win-win situation – for society, for institutions or businesses?
- Which factors influence a successful application of open innovation methods and principles in the process of developing and disseminating new research projects?
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Who can participate in LOIS?
The Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft addresses scientists at postdoctoral level, and above, whose focus is on Health Sciences to participate in LOIS. Researchers in the early phases of their careers (completion of PhD no longer than 10 years ago) are particularly encouraged to apply for LOIS. Experience of group work is required at both national and international level.
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How many participants can graduate from LOIS?
Currently, maximum participation in LOIS is limited to 20 scientists per year.
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Is participation in LOIS tied to a specialized field?
LOIS' focus is on Health Sciences.
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What qualifications do participants have to fulfil?
- Completed PhD degree
- Experience with group work (international and national)
- Interest in theme and motivation, ready to contribute actively in LOIS.
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When does the application period begin/end for participation in LOIS?
Applications are possible as of June 2015 will end at October 22 2015.
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Where will LOIS take place?
In Vienna.
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When will the training programme begin?
The training programme will begin at April 16, 2016.
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What time expenditure is required from the participants?
LOIS is an intensive training programme, which will be completed within one year.
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What time expenditure is required from the participants?
The time necessary to complete LOIS involves
- participation in approximately 15 learning and training modules, a kick-off, one closing event, as well as three further lab meetings,
- collaboration in a lab project and associated coaching units.
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What is the language of instruction at LOIS?
The language of instruction is English.
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What is the attendance fee?
The tuition fee totals € 1,500.--. (Early bird fee € 1,100.--)
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Who are the lecturers / teachers at LOIS?
Leading open innovation experts from international universities, research facilities and businesses pass on their knowledge. Pleas find a list of all faculty members here.
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What skills does LOIS communicate?
- How to attain access to new knowledge and new resources as, for example, new partners, new methods of generating data, respectively, analysing data, etc.
- How to augment efficacy of research processes and research services
- How to efficiently transfer research results to society.
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Is there a comparable programme to LOIS in Austria / internationally?
No. Worldwide, LOIS is the first initiative of this type.
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