Collaborative Research (RCR-Basic)

A research collaboration can be enhanced by:

Discussing intellectual property issues while the collaboration is forming.

Which of the following is true regarding industry-sponsored research?

Industry sponsors of research may seek to place restrictions on the disclosure of research results.

What is the main function of the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 as it relates to academic institutions?

It allows institutions to have control over the intellectual property from federally-funded research.

What is the main function of a Technology Transfer Office with respect to collaborative research?

It helps collaborative researchers to commercialize their work.

Which of the following is a key reason why international collaborations can be challenging?

The collaborators may have different disciplinary and cultural backgrounds and practices.

Which of the following is true regarding academic-industry collaborations?

The industry sponsor typically owns the data from research that it funds.

In any collaboration, data ownership is typically determined by:

The type and source of funds used to support the project.

The most important factor in determining whether a research collaboration will be successful is:

Whether there is ongoing communication among the team members about their goals and responsibilities.