Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers

1. Industry / University Cooperative Research Centers National Science Foundation Industrial Innovation Partnership (IIP) Division

2. I/UCRC Research History in NSF

3. Research Interaction University Industry I/U Centers Basic Applied/Development

4. I/UCRC Company C Company B Company A Company D Company E Company F The I/UCRC Model University University University The model allows industries to interact with pre-competitive research

5. University Industriesacross the United States dean’s office NSF INDUSTRIALADVISORYBOARD Center Director Academic Policy Committee CENTEREVALUATOR Faculty and Industrial Representation etc. Faculty and Industrial Representation Faculty and Industrial Representation etc. project project project project project project project project project project project project Typical Organizational Chart

6. Evolution of Centers Single discipline centers Multi-discipline centers Some researchers from other universities Multi-university centers Why? The expanding research base has become necessary to be able to respond to industries broad interests and to be more competitive on a national and international basis.

7. I/UCRC CENTERS - 2007 • MULTI-UNIVERSITY CENTERS: • Sensors and Actuators (MEMS) • Water Quality • Intelligent Maintenance Systems** • Membrane Applied Science and Technology • Dielectrics • Engineering Logistics and Distribution • Tree Genetics • Telecommunication, Integrated Circuits Systems • Multi-phase Flow • Wireless Internet** • Plasma Processing • Search and Rescue Robotics** • Cyber Protection** • Friction Stir Welding • E-Design Manufacturing** • Computational Material Design** • Precision Forming • Minimally invasive Diagnostics • High Performance /Reconfigurable Computers** • Repair of Bridges & Buildings Composite • Ceramic and Composite Materials • SINGLE UNIVERSITY CENTERS: • Advanced Studies in Novel Surfactants • Nondestructive Evaluation • Precision Metrology • Advanced Vehicle Electronics • Bio-catalysis and Bio-processing of Macromolecules • Electronic Micro-Cooling • Child Injury Studies • Bio-instrumentation • Transitioning to Multi-University: • Biometrics/Identification • Fuel Cell Engineering • Computer Systems** ** CISE SUPPORTED

8. I/UCRC Center Location I/UCRC Center Site Location Locations of I/UCRCs – March 07

9. NUMBER OF CENTERS

10. Funding Formula First five years • lead university receives $70K+$10K for each additional university • partnering universities receive $50K-$70K1 each Second five years • lead university receives $35K+$10K for each additional university +$8K for evaluator • partnering universities receive $25K-$35K3+$5K2 each Notes: 1. Funding level depends upon industrial membership level ($150K-$300K) 2. For evaluator, $8K first site, $5K second site, $3K third site, $0K additional sites 3. Note: REU’s, graduate fellowships, faculty fellowships, TIE awards, international, etc., are in addition to the base amounts above.

11. Win-Win • For the academic community: • stable funding source for research • exposes the academic community to the ‘real world’ • establishes a meaningful research focus -- industrially-relevant fundamental • provides support for research and students • For industry, an I/UCRC: • provides an avenue to investigate a topic which may otherwise not be done • accomplishes research at a fraction of the cost • allows an industry to utilize the talents and resources of a university • vehicle for changing the university culture: multidisciplinary; strategic fundamental • provides an excellent recruiting tool for building the future of the company

13. NSF 01-116 Old Announcement $6 M Funding CISE – collaborator Cost sharing Full Proposal –Ad hoc review $150k per site $300k for each Center/Site Evaluator Support 16K $50 k or $70 k NSF Alex NSF 07-537 New Announcement $6.8 to 9.8 M Funding CISE – Full Partner University Marketing Plan Full Proposal – Panel Each site 5 memberships Each Center 10 members Increase Support –19K Same support to sites “Ask ALEX” New Announcement for the Program

14. Memberships and Agreements • Membership fee structure. • Patent rights held by university, with royalty free, non-exclusive rights to center members. • Publication delay policy. • University cost share (25% of membership fees.) • March-in rights for government via PL 98-620. • Industrial Advisory Board Established.

15. THE I/UCRC SYSTEM A Research Management Franchise Operations Protocol Evaluation Tools Experience Networking CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

16. Statistics • Currently funding 32 centers • Approximately 118 universities involved • About 400 organizations participate with over 700 memberships • NSF support approximately $9.8 million • Industry support approximately $24 million • Total support approximately $65 million

18. Level Of Interest Feedback Evaluation (LIFE) To facilitate scientific and technical interaction between Center Faculty and Industrial Member Representative, each company represented is requested to rank their company’s level of interest and the research relevancy of each presentation. Please mark an X below to reflect the opinion of your company. Level of Interest: _____ Very Interested ______ Interested ______ Interested with Change ______ Not Interested ______ Abstain Comments: _________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Input/Feedback The Level of Interest/Feedback Evaluation (LIFE) process is an essential component of the I/UCRC that provides a simple, efficient method to assist with the selection, guidance, and direction of projects in the center. The LIFE process ensures quality and stimulates continued interest in the program. LIFE Forms are distributed andcollected after each technicalpresentation during the semiannual meetings.

19. NSF BUDGET BY YEAR Millions

20. TOTAL FUNDING BY SOURCE BY YEAR IN DOLLARS Millions

21. NSF 01-116 Old Announcement $6 M Funding CISE – collaborator Cost sharing Full Proposal –Ad hoc review $150k per site $300k for each Center/Site Evaluator Support 16K $50 k or $70 k NSF Alex NSF 07-537 New Announcement $6.8 to 9.8 M Funding CISE – Full Partner University Marketing Plan Full Proposal – Panel Each site 5 memberships Each Center 10 members Increase Support –19K Same support to sites “Ask ALEX” New Announcement for the Program

22. New Supplement NSF 07018SBIR-I/UCRC • Supplemental Opportunity for SBIR/STTR Memberships in I/UCRCs • Active NSF SBIR/STTR Phase II/IIB • 20 to 35 awards a year • Award supplement equal to membership fee for the I/UCRC center the company is planning to join less $5,000 • SBIR/STTR Grantees Need Letter from I/UCRC Director • Glenn Larsen will make available the list of eligible SBIR/STTR Phase II/IIB awardees

23. Fundamental Research Supplement Dear Colleague Letter Proposals Due February 7, 2007 12 + Awards – Up to $150,000 for up to 2 years • 6 + awards CISE • 6 +awards Non-CISE • Preference given to collaborative proposals

24. OTHER FUNDING • TIE Projects –Between I/UCRC Centers • Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (REU) • Research Experience for Teachers (RET) • Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) • Federal Government Interagency Exchange of Funds -MIPRS • Other NSF Programs that Co-fund Centers • Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems (CBET); Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing innovation (CMMI); Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ECCS); and Computer Information Science and Engineering (CISE) • IREE – International – 3 awards • Other International Projects

25. NSF – WASHINGTON STAFF • Alex Schwarzkopf, Program Manager – aschwarz@nsf.gov • Edward V. Clancy, Program Director (IPA) – eclancy@nsf.gov • Glenn Larsen, System Engineer – glarsen@nsf.gov • Rita Rodriguez, CISE Program Manager (Liaison) – rrodrigu@nsf.gov • Gregory Misiorek, Program Assistant, gmisiore@nsf.gov • Johann Nguyen, UCF – PhD Candidate, jnguyen@nsf.gov for more information:http://www.nsf.gov and: http://www.nsf.gov/eng//iip/iucrc