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Research contract relationship between a large industry partner and South African universities
Cornelia
Malherbe
Division for Research Development, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8478-6092
C. Johan H.
Nel
Legal, Intellectual Property and Compliance Services, Sasol, Johannesburg, South Africa
Cornelius S.L.
Schutte
Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0119-720X
We propose and evaluate a contractual structuring instrument (in the form of a Framework Research Agreement) in support of research collaboration partnerships between universities and large industry, specifically for the case of large industry in the South African context. This study includes one large South African originated industry (as the pioneer of concluding Framework Research Agreements with several universities) and multiple South African universities, and stretches over several decades. This study was done within the broader context of the challenges and benefits experienced by both industry and university in the academic engagement sphere of industry–university collaboration. By providing insight from both industry and university perspectives, factors impacting on academic engagement (with specific emphasis on the legislative framework, contractual aspects, institutional research contract practices and institutional risks), are considered and discussed. Recommendations are made for improved industry–university collaboration by sharing experiences from the industry and universities on challenges faced, managing the expectations and proposing mechanisms to support constructive research collaboration through a mutually beneficial contractual framework instrument.
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