Eric:

I don't have any expertise with international ties, but using the National
Science Foundation's Fastlane system has brought domestic (U.S.)
researchers together for collaborative efforts.  For instance, I was an
Assistant Director of a Sponsored Programs office in a small, regional
university in eastern Kentucky.  By using Fastlane, I assisted in a faculty
from my institution in collaborating on a research proposal with a faculty
member at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  Hope this adds a
little to your question.

Michael
Murray State University
Murray, Kentucky

Eric Zimmerman wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> I am wondering if anyone has come across a study/article on the impact
> electronic (Web-based) services (expertise databases, online
> co-authoring tools, etc...) are having on the initiation and
> strengthening of international R&D ties among researchers. For example,
> do expertise (i.e. Community of Science, InfoEd) and partner databases
> (i.e. CORDIS, EuRaTIN) lead to bonafide collaborative efforts?
>
> Any assistance would be appreciated.
>
> Eric Zimmerman
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