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For University relationships with external parties to
succeed, agreements must address the parties’
interests in future research results through flexible
application of fundamental principles to a broad range
of specific circumstances. Rights and obligations associated
with future research results shall be based on the following
principles:
1. Open Dissemination of Research Results and
Information
Agreements with external parties shall not abridge the
ability of University researchers to disseminate their
research methods and results in a timely manner. The
most fundamental tenet of the University is the freedom
to interpret and publish or otherwise disseminate research
results in order to support the transfer of knowledge
to others and maintain an open academic environment
that fosters intellectual creativity.
2. Commitment to Students
Agreements for research relationship with external parties
shall respect the University’s primary commitment
to the education of its students.
3. Accessibility for Research Purposes
Agreements with external parties shall ensure the ability
of University researchers to utilize the results of
their research to perform future research.
4. Public Benefit
Agreements with external parties shall support the ability
of the University to make available for the public benefit
in a diligent and timely manner any resulting innovations
and works of authorship.
5. Informed Participation
All individuals involved in research governed by a University
agreement with an external party shall have the right
and responsibility to understand the rights and obligations
related to future research results embodied within the
agreement.
6. Legal Integrity and Consistency
Commitments concerning future research results made
in agreements with external parties shall be consistent
with all applicable laws and regulations and the University’s
contractual obligations to others.
7. Fair Consideration for University Research
Results
Agreements with external parties shall provide fair
consideration to the University and the general public
for granting commercial access to future University
research results.
8. Objective Decision-Making
When establishing or conducting University relationships
with external parties, decisions made about right to
future research results shall be based upon legitimate
institutional academic and business considerations and
not upon matters related to the personal financial gain
of any individual.
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