University of Southern California

Research

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.