Researcher Guidebook
A practical handbook to help corporate and academic researchers work together more effectively.
READ MORENSF Funding Opportunities Involving Industry
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in order to “promote the progress of science, advance national health, prosperity, and welfare, […]
READ MOREJoint Solicitations Comparison Tables
The tables below focus on a relatively novel research funding approach in which the U.S. National Science Foundation co-creates and co-funds research solicitations with companies. Government and industry co-funding calls […]
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Industry Investments in Government-Issued Calls for Research Proposals This UIDP Guide focuses on a relatively novel research funding approach in which the U.S. National Science Foundation co-creates and co-funds research […]
READ MOREUIDP Perspectives: NDA/CDA 101
The basics of non-disclosure agreements and confidential disclosure agreements The introductory information provided in this document is intended to be shared with academic and industry researchers who may not know […]
READ MOREUniversities Offering Upfront IP Terms
A list of schools and sample agreements using upfront IP terms Upfront IP (sometimes called monetized IP) is the practice of academic institutions offering companies the opportunity to fix the […]
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An IP approach where the financial terms for the use of foreground IP generated from an industry-sponsored research project are negotiated and paid for in advance A number of universities […]
READ MORELeveraging Alumni Networks Guide
Exploring the structure and function of the academic-facing portion of a corporate research organization
READ MOREReasons University Personnel May Be Present on Company Sites
A menu of ways that researchers who are considered university staff, faculty, or students conduct work from a company site. There are many capacities in which university personnel might need […]
READ MORECommunicating University Research Strengths to Industry Partners Quick Guide
Guidance on how university faculty and staff can proactively present research capabilities to prospective industry partners A university’s success in communicating research strengths comes down to its ability to reach […]
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