Process for Research Projects
The process described below applies to both collaborative research and entrusted research.
For any inquiries regarding the Collaborative Research Agreement, please use the inquires page and address your comment to the Office of Intellectual Property, Division of University Corporate Relations.
1. Using appropriate documentation, submit an application for a collaborative research project.
First, discuss the research proposal with a principal researcher. After reaching an agreement with the principal researcher, submit an application for collaborative research to the administrative office of the faculty of the principal researcher.
2. Receive acceptance from the faculty council.
The faculty council of the Graduate School, Research Institute, or Research Center to which the application was submitted will examine the proposal and rule on whether to approve the project.
3. Consult regarding collaborative research contracts.
If alterations to the standard University of Tokyo Collaborative Research Agreement are desired,
the administrative office of the faculty concerned will discuss the proposed changes with the
Office of Intellectual Property of the Division of University Corporate Relations.
Alterations will be negotiated individually on the basis of such discussion.
(Contracts for multiple-year projects may also be possible.)
4. Conclude a collaborative research agreement.
The administrative office of the faculty of the principal researcher will conclude the research agreement.
5. Receive the invoice for collaborative research expenses.
The administrative office of the faculty that concluded the contract will issue an invoice for collaborative research expenses.
6. Settle the research expenses.
Please make a payment for the research expenses to the bank account designated by the University of Tokyo.
