Sunburi Borjigin

Sunburi "Sum" Borjigin is an experienced Research Support and Partnership Development professional, specializing in grant application support, strategic collaborations, and research funding development. In his role as Senior Research Support Officer within Research Development and Support (RDS) at Medical Research Institute (FHMRI), Flinders University, he supports health and medical researchers in securing competitive funding, including NHMRC, MRFF, and ARC grants. His expertise includes facilitating large-scale funding applications, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and strengthening partnerships between researchers, industry, and government bodies to enhance research impact.

With a strong background in partnership development, Sum has successfully led cross-sector collaborations in higher education and industry across Greater China, Korea, and Vietnam. His skills in identifying strategic opportunities, aligning research priorities with industry needs, and fostering sustainable partnerships contribute to advancing research translation and innovation.

Fluent in Mandarin, Mongolian, and English, Sum thrives in multicultural environments, bringing a global perspective to research and partnership development. Passionate about bridging research with real-world applications, he is dedicated to creating meaningful collaborations that drive research excellence, innovation, and societal impact.