The Story Continues
SCENARIOS
The Story Continues
Emily's and Prof. Table's worlds are about to collide. Remember that Emily
was trying to get further funding for her research and had been speaking
to NWP. Matters are now starting to get serious and Emily, with the help
of Prof. Table, who has been called upon to supervise Emily, is about
to become involved in protracted negotiations over a research and
development relationship with NWP.
As a starting point, it would be useful for you to have a quick look over the
Research Contracts Guide and refresh your memory of the main issues.
General points of which to be aware in the next part of this IP
Workbook are:
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the different types of collaboration which can be undertaken between
industry and universities (contract/collaborative/sponsored research)
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funding, including Full Economic Costing ('FEC')
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what facilities are to be used and under what conditions
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the project manager's role
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reports on the progress of the research project
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who will be the owner of any IP which arises out of the project
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publication of the research
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ending the research relationship.
identifying and creating clear structures for the research project,
including timetables
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