A conference was held at the University of Pennsylvania (December 1982) to discuss university-corporate relations in science and technology. Issues discussed included, among others, whether academic researchers can enter into contracts with industry without sacrificing important university values and the limits to university-industry…

Discusses the extent to which universities should absorb several types of direct and indirect costs associated with government-sponsored faculty research. An analysis of the exchange of resources between the university, scientist, discipline, and government, shows that by absorbing costs, the institution gains acceptance as a host for federal…

Yale University intends to issue a statement of policy governing the nature and extent of university and faculty involvement in the commercial application of scientific research. Highlights of the policy statement and issues related to faculty involvement with profit-oriented companies and conditions of grants and contracts are discussed.…