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Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/ucrc)

Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/ucrc). National Science Foundation. I/UCRC Research History in NSF. Research Interaction. University. Industry. I/U Centers. Basic. Applied/Development. University. Company C. Company B. Company A. Company D. Company E. Company F.

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Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/ucrc)

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  1. Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/ucrc) National Science Foundation

  2. I/UCRC Research History in NSF

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

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

  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. SINGLE UNIVERSITY CENTERS: 1. Microwave, Optical, and Digital Electronics 2. Built Environment 3. Management of Information 4. Wireless Electromagnetic Compatibility 5. Silicon Wafer Engineering and Defect Science 6. Advanced Studies in Novel Surfactants 7. Information Technology and Organization 8 Nondestructive Evaluation 9. Precision Metrology 10. Advanced Vehicle Electronics 11. Bio-catalysis and Bio-processing of Macromolecules 12. Bio-instrumentation 13. Photo-polymerization 14. Electronic Micro-Cooling 15. Biometrics/Identification 16. Strategic Planning 17. Fuel Cell Engineering 18. Computer Systems MULTI-UNIVERSITY CENTERS Software Engineering Analog/Digital Integrated Circuits Pharmaceutical Processing Research 22. Coatings Research 23. Power Systems Engineering 24. Glass Research 25. Health Management Research 26. Advanced Polymers and Composites 27. Virtual Proving Ground Simulation 28. Intelligent Biomedical Devices & Musculoskeletal Systems 29. Sensors and Actuators (MEMS) 30. Composite Reinforcement 31 Ceramic and Composite Materials 32. Measurement and Control Engineering 33. Micro-contamination Control 34. Water Quality 35. Intelligent Maintenance Systems 36. Membrane Applied Science and Technology 37. Dielectrics 38. Engineering Logistics and Distribution 39. Tree Genetics 40. Telecommunication, Integrated Circuits Systems Multi-phase Flow Biological Surface Science Plasma Processing Engineering Tribology Advanced Computing & Communications General Health of theProgram

  8. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • multi-university centers lead • partnering Puerto Rico Locations • single university centers • •

  9. 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.

  10. FUNDING BY SOURCE BY YEAR millions year

  11. Memberships and Agreements • Membership fee structure. • Patent rights held by university, with 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.

  12. Why An NSF Center • Pre-competitive collaboration without violation of antitrust laws. • Increased industrial support through multi-company participation. • Industry driven research. • Training of Graduate students for immediate hire. • Promotes leveraging of resource dollars. • Indirect charge/cost sharing benefits. • Visibility and NSF branding. • Proven framework and operational procedures. • Interagency participation (ITRs and MIPRs). • Discretionary Funds, long-term arrangements and alternatives to federal support.

  13. Win-Win • For the academic community, an I/UCRC: • 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

  14. 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.

  15. Statistics • More than 50 centers • More than 100 universities involved • About 400 organizations participate with over 700 memberships • NSF support approximately $5.2 million • Industry support approximately $27 million • Total support approximately $70 million

  16. Dr. Alex SchwarzkopfI/UCRC Program Manager Division of Engineering Education and Centers 4201 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22230 E-mail: aschwarz@nsf.gov Phone: (703) 292-8383Fax: (703) 292-9051 Web URL: www.eng.nsf.gov/iucrc

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