INDUSTRY CONNECT
Ways to Collaborate with UCLA Samueli School of Engineering
Business Contracts
An alternative to traditional sponsored research agreements
Ideal for already-developed materials, devices, testing services, processes, etc. that do not involve intellectual property
Agreements are straightforward and usually require minimal negotiation
Reduced facilities and administrative (F&A) rates, currently at 39%
See growing list of ready-to-go offerings at http://eps.tanms-erc.org or contact Institute of Commercialization and Industry Collaboration in UCLA Samueli to inquire about other possibilities.
Gift-funded Engagements
An obligation-free method to engage with world-class faculty and talents
Donors may specify the area of interest or specific research topic that they would like to support, but there are no contracted deliverables or intellectual property
Not subject to facilities and administrative (F&A) assessments. A 6.5% gift services fee will be deducted by central campus for administering the award.
Highly successful campus organizations, such as the Science Hub for Humanity and Artificial Intelligence, have resulted from such philanthropic activities.
For additional information, contact UCLA Samueli's Development Team or visit https://samueli.ucla.edu/research-2/ .
Industry-Sponsored Research Agreements
Traditional method of collaboration with UCLA researchers
Negotiation process can be long due to extensive, stringent terms and conditions (i.e. IP)
Generally requires assessment of the full federally negotiated facilities and administrative (F&A) rates, currently at 57%
To learn more, go to UCLA Technology Development Group website
Not sure where to start? Let us help you, contact Schaffer Grimm, Director of Industry Relations, at sgrimm@seas.ucla.edu .
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