Tipping the Scales: NSF’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships
Sept. 26, 2023—The United States’ National Science Foundation (NSF) is perhaps the most well-known funder of research in the United States, funding about 25% of all federal support to U.S. […]
READ MOREInnovation Alliances: Consortia in the Research Landscape
Sept. 19, 2023—For years, companies and universities have partnered to conduct industry-relevant research through consortia. Governments and foundations are also key players, facilitating these partnerships through long-term, large-scale funding programs […]
READ MOREBreaking Barriers: Building Robust Research Capabilities at HBCUs
Sept. 12, 2023—Many historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are seeking ways to bolster their research capabilities. Some, like Morgan State University, have made attaining Carnegie R1 status (very high […]
READ MOREProposal Powerhouse: The Rise of Proposal Development Positions in Academia
Sept. 5, 2023 — The past decade has seen a proliferation of large-scale government funding opportunities from countries and regions throughout the world. From consortia-enabled resource centers to long-term, multi-party […]
READ MOREPhilanthropy-Fueled Frontiers: How Private Foundation Funding Impacts Partnerships
August 29, 2023 — Philanthropy is no stranger to scientific research, especially since the pandemic. The new, incredibly deadly virus required fast action. Billionaires, foundations, and other philanthropies stepped in […]
READ MOREUnited for Impact: Industry Collaboration in Government-Funded Research
August 22, 2023 — While basic research has long been the cornerstone of scientific exploration, the current emphasis on addressing societal and economic challenges and creating tangible research applications has […]
READ MORENavigating Future Investments: Insights from UIDP’s Annual Survey
August 14, 2023 — As the 2023-2024 academic year approaches, new opportunities to engage for university-industry research are top of mind. But there’s also apprehension that rising inflation or other […]
READ MOREBuilding a Winning Team for Large-Scale Research Funding
August 7, 2023 — In the world of collaborative research, securing a big funding award can be a game-changer that accelerates research and innovation and can spur large-scale economic gains […]
READ MOREThe Net-Zero Nexus and the Crucial Role of Cross-Sector Collaborations
July 31, 2023 — Cross-sector collaboration efforts are imperative for companies, universities, and nations to achieve net-zero and other climate-related goals. University-industry partnerships can drive the innovation needed to address […]
READ MOREGrowing Together: University-Industry Partnerships for Regional Talent Development
July 24, 2023 — Talent development is pivotal in shaping a community’s economic success and growth. With an increasing focus on supporting regional ecosystems, universities and companies – both large […]
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