New industrial, scientific, and political problems have changed the nature of work, trade, and warfare. Work, trade, technology and education are discussed, along with problems shared by U.S. industry including structural changes, world competition, loss of leading edge, etc. (MLW)

The meaning of indirect costs in an industrial environment is discussed. Other factors considered are corporate policies; nature of work being supported; the uniqueness of the work; who is doing the negotiating for industry; and indirect rates. Suggestions are offered for approaches to indirect cost reimbursement. (Author/MLW)

More than 100 books, articles, and papers concerning university-industry relations are identified by the Literature Subcommittee of the Society of Research Administrators. Mutual interests, obstacles to cooperation, solutions to problems, and emerging trends are highlighted. (MLW)

The history, logistics, and strategy behind the Xerox Corporation's Canadian research laboratory, a subsidiary firm located outside the United States for reasons of manpower, tax incentives, and quality of life, are described. (MSE)

Four suggested basic principles that universities and industries may consider when developing cooperative agreements that will reduce conflicts of interest are: relevance, loyalty, fairness, and trust. These may be used for the development of new, cooperative ventures to support university research. (Author/MLW)

A survey of 99 pharmaceutical companies concerning their organization and use of project management techniques for research and development found that the industry is using project management increasingly in a variety of ways for better business planning and operations. (MSE)

The role of higher education in the challenge to keep pace with accelerating technological, economic, social, and international change is discussed. Ten recommendations for higher education are offered for four areas: industrial competitiveness and retention; aggressive industrial recruitment; international trade and development; and magnet…

University and industry relations in the United States, it is suggested, must promote competitive U.S. industries. The prime motive for increasing university-industrial relations is competitive commercial products and services. Other countries' success results from national technology ventures based on superior marketing and marshalling of…

Because of the growing significance of R&D expenditures, the importance of some rational approach to planning and budgeting is seen as being imperative. It is proposed that more studies on the question of project cost and duration estimates be conducted. A bibliographical survey is included. (MLW)

The links between research and development (R&D) and business planning were investigated through interviews with R&D and business executives in nine industrial corporations. Results show planning is generally program or project oriented, with little evidence strategic planning is the norm. Suggestions for improving R&D planning are…

Industry research is seen as inherently interdisciplinary while university research consists almost exclusively of a single discipline. Experiences of the Gulf Universities Research Consortium, which has representatives from both academe and industry, are described. (MLW)

The gap between academe and industry due to differences in goals, motivations, philosophies, and perspectives is discussed as it relates to U.S. engineering education and industry. Influences affecting "gap size," reasons for diminishing the gap, and linking mechanisms are described. (MLW)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Industrial Liaison Program provides efficient and timely access to the research and staff resources of the Institute for the benefit of its members. The industrial liaison officer, professors, directory of current research, publications, symposia, seminars, and foreign programs are described. (MLW)

The use of quantitative techniques for research and development management in large U.S. industrial firms is reviewed, current patterns of technique familiarity and usage are described, and suggestions for the direction of project management systems are given. (MSE)

A pilot program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City included creation of a part-time administrative position to enhance cooperative ventures between the university and the pharmaceutical industry through placement of clinical trials among academic units with interdisciplinary research programs in the health sciences. Sponsored funding levels…