Sponsored Research Agreement vs Fee-for-Service
| Sponsored Research Agreement | Fee-for-Service | |
| Purpose | UCLA collaborates with sponsor to advance knowledge and/or develop a specific technology, product, or solution. | Purchase agreement for an already developed service or product from UCLA. |
| Level of Control | Sponsor provides direct input and/or guidance into the research direction. | Client works with UCLA to define specific scope, timeline, and deliverable based on the client’s needs. |
| IP Rights | Subject to, often lengthy, negotiations | Client owns deliverables. |
| Publications | University reserves publication rights unless otherwise negotiated. | Client may request confidentiality on deliverables and publications. |
| Campus Oversight | Technology Development Group (TDG) | Business & Finance Solutions (BFS) UCLA Purchasing |
Have an industry practitioner that you’re already engaging with? It is not always crystal clear whether an activity should be considered as sponsored research or business contract. Let ICIC help you navigate the details to find the best solution. Contact us!