Fostering collaboration between academic institutions and industry allows research to be expanded and brings new ideas at a faster pace to a broader audience. The following resources are provided to support these collaborations:
Policies and guidance on the protection of intellectual property (IP)
Office of Technology Development Statement of Policy - University policy governing the ownership and disposition of intellectual property
Office of Technology Development Protecting Intellectual Property - University guidance on the protection of intellectual property
Understanding and developing relationships and agreements with industry partners
Office of Technology Development Sample Agreement - Sample licensing agreement
Office of Technology Development Industry partners - Guidance on working with industry partners
Policies and guidance on addressing the management of conflicts of interest (COI)
FAS/SEAS Conflict of Interest Resources
University Financial Conflict of Interest Policy
Guidance on effort reporting
University Effort Reporting Policy
Faculty start-up resources