Research Partnerships
University-Industry Partnership Matrix
Understanding that not all forms of industrial reserach are the exact same, LSU has developed the "Spectrum of Private and Industry Funding" which allows companies to select the form of research they would like to engage the College in. The matrix found below and templates provided are intended to expediate the process and remove a few of the obstacles with regards to Industry-University partnerships.
The Spectrum of Private and Industry Funding – Louisiana State University
| Category | Gift/Donation/Charitable Contribution | Programmatic Support Gift | Express Research Grant | Sponsored Research Agreement | Academic (1) Assistance Services | Custom Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terms of Publication | None (No Restrictions) | None No Restrictions) | LSU Retains Publication Rights | LSU Retains Publication Rights (with Sponsor review) | LSU Retains publication rights for New Scientific Findings (with Review) | Negotiated based on Contract Received and State and Federal Law |
| Intellectual Property Terms | None (LSU Owns) | None (LSU Owns) | LSU Owns with License Option to Sponsor | LSU Owns with License Option to Sponsor | Sponsor Owns IP arising directly from requested services. University owns all other IP developed. | |
| Scope of Work | None | Typical examples include support for specific research programs | Specified Area of Research | Description of Research Project | Services requested | |
| Maximum Deliverable | None (Beneficiary Unit may provide a stewardship report for use and purpose of funds) (2) | None (Beneficiary Unit may provide a stewardship report for use and purpose of funds) (2) | Final Technical Report (2) | Specified Technical Report(s) | Specified Proprietary Test Results of Services | |
| Typical Payment Method | Check made Payable to the LSU Foundation or Written Pledge Agreement | Check made Payable to the LSU Foundation or Written Pledge Agreement | Advance Payment | Various payment options (fixed price, cost reimbursable, etc) | Various payment options (fixed price, cost reimbursable, etc) | |
| Documentation Required | Company Letter Stating Intent of Gift/Donation/Contribution | Company Letter Stating Intent of Gift/Donation/Contribution | LSU Express Research Agreement | LSU Industry Sponsored Research Agreement | LSU Materials Testing or Clinical Trials Agreements | |
| Internal Contact/Approving Office | Corporate and Foundation Relations/LSU Foundation | Corporate and Foundation Relations/LSU Foundation | OSP | OSP | OSP | OSP |
Footnotes:
(1)- “Academic” as opposed to “commercial” as defined in case law
(2) – “Stewardship report” reflects the results of funding or use of funds. For example, if a company provided unrestricted funds to a Department, a report on how the funds were used and any results such as competition placements associated with the use of funds. A “technical report” refers to reports that reflect any scientific or technical results from the funded project
If you have any questions, please contact:
Sarah Schram, MBA
Assistant Director, Corporate Relations and Economic Development
LSU, College of Engineering
3214 A Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Office: (225) 578-6027
Cell: (225) 223-4298
E-mail: sschram@lsu.edu
