Collaborative Research (RCR-Basic) Questions and
Answers
What is the main function of the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 as it relates to academic institutions?
Correct Ans-It allows institutions to have control over the intellectual property from
federally-funded research.
A research collaboration can be enhanced by: Correct Ans-Discussing intellectual property
issues while the collaboration is forming.
Which of the following is true regarding industry-sponsored research? Correct Ans-
Industry sponsors of research may seek to place restrictions on the disclosure of research
results.
The most important factor in determining whether a research collaboration will be successful
is: Correct Ans-Whether there is ongoing communication among the team members about
their goals and responsibilities.
Which of the following is true regarding academic-industry collaborations? Correct Ans-
The industry sponsor typically owns the data from research that it funds.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the regulations that govern research?
Correct Ans-U.S. funded research collaborations are often governed by U.S. regulations no
matter where the research takes place.
Answers
What is the main function of the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 as it relates to academic institutions?
Correct Ans-It allows institutions to have control over the intellectual property from
federally-funded research.
A research collaboration can be enhanced by: Correct Ans-Discussing intellectual property
issues while the collaboration is forming.
Which of the following is true regarding industry-sponsored research? Correct Ans-
Industry sponsors of research may seek to place restrictions on the disclosure of research
results.
The most important factor in determining whether a research collaboration will be successful
is: Correct Ans-Whether there is ongoing communication among the team members about
their goals and responsibilities.
Which of the following is true regarding academic-industry collaborations? Correct Ans-
The industry sponsor typically owns the data from research that it funds.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the regulations that govern research?
Correct Ans-U.S. funded research collaborations are often governed by U.S. regulations no
matter where the research takes place.
