NEW MEMBERSHIP

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

U-I Partners have access to all aspects of the GUIRR program:

GUIRR Council Meetings- The U-I Partners are invited to attend all meetings of the Roundtable Council. Typically, the Council convenes three times to provide a forum for constructive interchange on critical science and technology issues. Working groups- flexible, action-oriented teams that catalyze high level government-university-industry cooperation on issues of national importance. Examples of issues addressed by working groups. Access to The National Academies network of international scientists, experts, government officials including Congress and the Administration, and industry leaders- key policymakers responsible for the health of the nation’s science and technology enterprise. Closed-door meetings- Allows frank, in-depth, and open exchange of perspectives (exempt from Federal Advisory Committee Act) Development of products- Op Ed pieces, Federal Demonstration Partnership, strategies, activities, and physical products. Examples of U-I collaborative products.

BECOMING A U-I MEMBER

Partnerships should include universities with strong histories of industry research and institutions with substantial involvement in the research enterprise and with specific interests in improving the effectiveness of government-university-industry research collaboration. Annual dues of $30,000 for one university-industry partnership provides partial funding for Roundtable activities, including expenses to attend the three yearly Roundtable meetings. U-I partners may split the payment in the manner of their choice. Each institution should select a representative (and an alternate if they wish) to participate in Roundtable activities. For more information on how to become a member, contact Yvette White.