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.