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Emeka Patrick Okonji; Gbadamosi Morufu; Amuda Mohammed Hakeem Olawale – Journal of Research Administration, 2024
The University of Lagos is one of Nigeria's premiere Universities, established in 1962 with core values emphasizing commitment to quality academic learning and character, integrity, continuous improvement of staff professionalism and competence, as well as a strong commitment to cutting-edge research. In 2012, the University established the…
Descriptors: Research Administration, Interdisciplinary Approach, Partnerships in Education, Educational Research
Association of Canadian Community Colleges, 2011
Applied research at Canada's colleges and institutes has expanded rapidly over the last five years. This report provides an overview of the current context and positions colleges and institutes as key players in Canada's innovation system. The report builds upon findings of previous research and reports on the results of the 2009-2010…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Innovation, Foreign Countries, Productivity
Association of Canadian Community Colleges, 2010
The paper provides an assessment of what we currently know about college, institute and polytechnic (collectively described here as colleges) applied research and positions them as key players in Canada's innovation system and in the federal science and technology strategy. The paper builds upon findings of previous research and reports on the…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Foreign Countries, Partnerships in Education, College Role
Meeks, Ronald L. – 1998
The data contained in the tables of this publication were derived from the Survey of Federal Funds for Research and Development and cover Fiscal Years 1996-1998. The data reflects research and development (R&D) funding levels as reported by 31 federal agencies from February through August 1997. All agencies that were identified as conducting R&D…
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Government, Federal Programs, Research Administration
Telecommunications Policy Research Conference, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1987
Three papers consider the effect of divestiture on the research and development capacity of Bell Telephone. The first paper, "Forecasts of the Impact of Divestiture on Bell Telephone Laboratories: An Assessment" (David C. Mowery), discusses the operation of Bell Telephone Laboratories (BTL) prior to divestiture in 1984 and reviews…
Descriptors: Innovation, Research Administration, Research and Development, Research and Development Centers
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems. – 1986
The sympoisum was held to describe the roots and future plans of the Engineering Research Center's (ERC's) concept and program. The first section of this symposium compilation describes the national goals that the ERCs represent. The second section presents the point of view of the National Science Foundation on the ERCs--the concept behind them,…
Descriptors: Engineering, Engineering Education, Engineering Technology, Research Administration
Achilles, C. M.; And Others – 1989
This document justifies U.S. government funding of the Southern Regional Consortium of Colleges of Education (SRCCE) proposal for a Educational Leadership Research and Development Center (ELRDC), reviews the formulation of the research and development agenda, lists the several steps leading to the establishment of the center designated to…
Descriptors: Educational Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support, Grants
General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Resources, Community, and Economic Development Div. – 1998
In 1980, Congress passed the Bayh-Dole Act (BDA) to allow universities, not-for-profit corporations, and small businesses to retain title to and market federally funded inventions, and to allow federal agencies to grant exclusive licenses for federally owned technology. This report to congressional committees addresses the manner in which the BDA…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Government Role
Swedish Inst., Stockholm. – 1992
This paper describes the organization and planning for research and development in Sweden, particularly the role of higher education. A section on policies notes that the state has overall responsibility to fund basic research and the training of research workers. Issues receiving particular attention include environmental problems and new…
Descriptors: Environmental Research, Foreign Countries, Government Role, Government School Relationship
Eide, Kjell – Prospects, 1990
Examines U.S. educational research policy since the 1960s in conjunction with author's directorship of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Discusses federal education laboratories created in 1965. Reviews the OECD's 1969 evaluation of federal research and development programs. Contends U.S. research policy suffers…
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Policy, Educational Research, Federal Programs