*2 Collaborative researchers from private organizations, etc. (research venue) :
Subsequent handling of intellectual property is provided in the agreement, or discussed when required.
Corporate researchers are also able to conduct research at Tokyo Tech.
In such cases, their identification status within Tokyo Tech is " collaborative researcher from private organization, etc."
*3 Research fees:
The research fee for 1 collaborative researcher from a private organization, etc., or a commissioned researcher is 841,160 yen for more than 6 months and less than one year (FY2018), and 420,580 yen for less than 6 months. The time and period for receiving these two types of researchers can be arbitrarily determined with the consent of the faculty member receiving the researcher.
Close*4 Advice/guidance content:
Subsequent handling of intellectual property is provided in the agreement, or discussed when required. As part of the advice given in regard to challenges within the corporation, measurement with equipment belonging to faculty members (self-created equipment, etc., that doesn't exist elsewhere) done by them is included. This does not include acceptance of simple measurement requests and loaning of equipment.
Close*5 Guidance time:
Lectures by faculty members held for corporate researchers can also be made part of the academic guidance system.
Time spent by faculty members includes the time spent to prepare materials, make phone calls, and write e-mails, etc., required for provision of advice.
Time units are determined by discussions between Tokyo Tech and the corporation.
*1 Specially appointed faculty members:
Direct expenses received for Collaborative research are used to employ specially appointed faculty members.
Close*2 Positioning of lectures:
Lectures will be incorporated into the special study programs set for the schools established at Tokyo Tech.
Close*1 Application fee, etc.:
Includes examination fees, measures taken in case of rejection, patent fees, and other fees for maintaining patent rights.
Close*2 Self-implementation by the corporation:
Includes the parent company, subsidiary companies, and other affiliated companies.
Close*3 An amount equivalent to implementation fee:
What is called "non-implementation compensation."
CloseSponsored Research Program
In regard to specific research subjects, the corporation bears the expenses required for the research, and Tokyo Tech faculty members (are commissioned to) conduct the research. Tokyo Tech faculty members report research findings to the corporation. From the viewpoint of the corporation, it is "research commissioned by the corporation."
Features
Research subjects (guidance content)
The corporation expresses its intention regarding the research and the faculty members consent to it.
Roles of faculty members
Conduct research in line with the research subject.
Roles of corporate researchers
None
What is obtained
A report on research findings (research content) prepared by both parties.
Intellectual property*1
The inventor can only be a researcher from Tokyo Tech, and Tokyo Tech holds the rights to the intellectual property (as a general rule). Handling of intellectual property is established by the agreement.
Expenses
The corporation bears the amount of any indirect expenses that are added to the expenses (direct expenses) used by faculty members to carry out the commissioned research.
Application of special testing and research expenses tax deduction system
Yes
Indirect expenses
Amount equivalent to 30% of direct expenses
Flow of Agreement
1. Look for faculty members to conduct the collaborative research.
"Are there any faculty members who will participate in conducting this research? "We would like to know the research disciplines of Tokyo Tech faculty members."
"What systems are compatible?" etc.,
feel free to contact supervisors of Industrial Cooperation with any kind of question.
2. After the supervising faculty member has been determined, the corporate supervisor and the faculty member meet for interviews and discussion to determine the following matters.
- Research subject/objective/content
- Research period (or guidance period) *The beginning and ending dates can be freely set. There is no restriction as to the fiscal year.
- Existence of collaborative researchers from private organizations, etc. *Will corporate researchers conduct the research at Tokyo Tech?
- Research expenses
3. The corporation sends an application formthat states the content above to the Office of Research and Innovation at Tokyo Tech.
Please contact us to obtain the English version of an application form.
4. The Office of Research and Innovation at Tokyo Tech presents an agreement (proposed by Tokyo Tech) to the corporation, and both parties discuss the content of the agreement.
Download the basic agreement template here
A template of an agreement between 3 parties or more and a template of the English version of the agreement are also available. Contact Tokyo Tech if you wish to obtain either of these templates.
The important points of the agreement are the articles regarding confidentiality and the articles regarding handling of intellectual property.
5. Conclusion of the agreement
6. Tokyo Tech sends the corporation a bill for the research fee and research expenses.
⇒The corporation makes payment (by bank transfer).
7. Commencement of Research/guidance