Obtaining Research Funding from Corporate Sponsors
Who Should Attend
Course is designed for all USC investigators and specialists interested in working with corporate research sponsors.
Course Description
The objective is to educate investigators and directors on the particular issues associated with obtaining corporate sponsorship for research at USC. Included will be discussions on corporate business and research processes as they apply to academic collaborations; the methods to identify potential funding sources; setting appropriate expectations; building long-term relationships; leveraging USC strengths and resources; and ensuring academic integrity and legal compliance in working with corporate sponsors.
Instructor
Dennis Atkinson, Director of Corporate Advancement, Office of Research
Length
One 2 hour session. Offered twice per year
Next course
April 13, 2011 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Location: Office of Research, CUB 329, UPC
Course Materials
Slides from Course Presentation Part 1
Slides from Course Presentation Part 2
Course Registration
To register, please RSVP at least one week prior to the first class via email, indicating the course(s) you are attending, to usccer@usc.edu.
For information about workshops, contact the office at 213-740-6709.