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3-Minute Read | Preparing Doctoral Talent for a Digital Future: Insights from Dow’s ADISE Program
Feb. 3, 2026—NSF data show that a growing share of doctoral students in engineering and the physical sciences are moving into industry rather than academia. While traditional PhD programs emphasize [...] READ MORE 1/14/26
3-Minute Read | Rethinking How We Fund Science: Six Structures for Research Support
Jan. 20, 2026—Across the global research landscape, long-standing funding models are under increasing strain. Growing expectations for societal impact and heightened scrutiny of research outcomes have prompted discussion about whether [...] READ MORE 12/18/25
3-Minute Read | Accelerating Collaboration: Georgia Tech’s Velocity Startups Bridges University, Industry, and City Innovation
Jan. 6, 2026—Across the UIDP community, members are experimenting with new models that move research outcomes more efficiently into application. Startup accelerators are one such mechanism, providing a structured environment for [...] READ MORE 11/21/25
3-Minute Read: The Researcher of the Future — Building Confidence in an AI-Enabled Era
Dec. 9, 2025—The global research ecosystem is at an inflection point. Artificial intelligence, shifting funding landscapes, and rising expectations for societal impact are transforming what it means to be a [...] READ MORE 11/4/25
3-Minute Read | Focused Research Organizations: A New Model for Building Scientific Infrastructure
Nov. 4, 2025—A growing number of funders and researchers are testing a new way to accelerate discovery—focused research organizations (FROs). Designed to develop essential scientific tools and data infrastructure within [...] READ MORE 10/22/25
ULRI Champions the Power of Collaboration and Trust in Innovation
Oct. 22, 25—UL Research Institutes’ President and CEO, Jim Hudgens, facilitated a compelling session at the recent UIDP Annual Conference, focusing on how collaboration and trust can drive scientific innovation [...] READ MORE 10/20/25
3-Minute Read | Connecting the Tools that Power Collaboration: UIDP’s Service Provider Directory
Oct. 21, 2025—Successful university–industry partnerships are built on shared goals and mutual commitment. Supporting those collaborations are systems, tools, and experts that help them operate efficiently and effectively. UIDP’s Service [...] READ MORE 10/3/25
3-Minute Read | Critical Skills for Collaboration: Communication, Adaptability, and Problem-Solving
Oct. 3, 2025—Rapid technological change underscores the enduring value of technical expertise, but also highlights the need for complementary skills that make it more impactful. Foundational capabilities—communication, adaptability, and problem-solving—do [...] READ MORE 9/16/25
3-Minute Read | Preparing the Next Generation of Ph.D. Professionals
Sept. 16, 2025—Preparing the next generation of scholars, scientists, and leaders is a mutual priority for higher education institutions and industry partners. Princeton University’s Graduate School introduced GradFUTURES® in 2019 [...] READ MORE 8/19/25