Effectiveness of In-Person and Virtual International Mobility Scholars Programme on Career and Professional Development

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https://doi.org/10.56059/jl4d.v10i3.722

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international mobility, virtual mobility, scholarships, human capital

Abstract

International mobility programmes, both in-person and virtual, aim to build human capital. Though there is evidence of their impact on skill development, there is scant research on career and professional benefits. Moreover, because virtual mobility is a new concept, there has been little investigation into how this mode affects the perceived benefits. Using the lens of human capital theory, this study explores outcomes of in-person and virtual mobility in the Queen Elizabeth Scholars-Advanced Scholars programme, which includes doctoral, post-doctoral and early career scholars. Through interviews with 23 scholars, we explore the perceived impact of the programme, considering mode of delivery, on the career and professional development of scholars. Despite challenges with the unexpected shift to virtual mobility during Covid-19 lockdowns, both in-person and virtual mobility scholars reported benefits to their career and professional development. These results suggest that virtual mobility may be considered as a viable option to enhance the flexibility, inclusivity, and accessibility of such programmes.

 

Author Biographies

  • Alexis Carr, Simon Fraser University

    Alexis Carr is a SSHRC-funded PhD fellow in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University, Canada and Research Officer with Universities Canada. She has published numerous articles and given presentations at international fora on the use of open, distance, and technology-enabled learning in the international development sector. 

  • Catherine Beaudry, Polytechnique Montréal

    Catherine Beaudry is a Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in the Creation, Development and Commercialization of Innovation at Polytechnique Montréal, Canada. She is a Rhodes Scholar and holds a D.Phil. in economics from the University of Oxford. Her current research interests include open innovation, and the impact of university-funded research. 

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2023-11-17

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Vol. 10 No. 3 (2023): ISSUE 3

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Research Articles

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Carr, A., & Beaudry, C. (2023). Effectiveness of In-Person and Virtual International Mobility Scholars Programme on Career and Professional Development. Journal of Learning for Development, 10(3), 333-345. https://doi.org/10.56059/jl4d.v10i3.722