Research at UMR Serving the needs of Missouri and our Nation Wayne Huebner Interim Vice Provost for Research University of Missouri-Rolla Rolla, MO F 3 August 22, 2002

UMR’s Vision  A university whose faculty and staff are committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to the success of students  A university where faculty, staff and students conduct nationally-competitive research to meet societal needs

  research productivity goals   intellectual property   indirect waiver / cost sharing   gifts for research   equipment matching   grant release   indirect return   technology transfer   university    research integrity / industry relations conflicts of interest   use of university research   space facilities Major policy issues related to research growth:

Research Productivity Goals A 23%/year growth rate is needed to hit our goals…….

Proposals Submitted during FY Total: $91.1 M Does not include $9.5 M submitted for the Life Sciences Proposals in Jan 02, or the $79.9M requested through the Federal Plus-up Program in December 01

Proposals Awarded during FY Total: $24.9 M Does not include $5.7 M awarded through the Federal Plus-up Program in Jan 02

Title$M Appropriated Ulta-modelling and Simulation of Materials: Design and Processing2.5 Wireless Surveillance of Hostile Threats3.0 Center for Sensors and Obscurants 2.5 Aerospace Propulsion Particulate Emissions Reduction Program3.5 Environmentally Sound Aircraft Coatings1.5 Total13.0 Appropriated FY02-03 Federal Plus-Up Proposals Plus-up Funding in Previous Years ($M) FY98FY99FY00FY01FY Note: these are appropriated amounts; still need to wait for final #’s as agencies negotiate their “tax”:

FY 02 Recovery of Indirect Costs Original FY02 Planning Budget:$3,054,000 Exceeded goal by: ≈$1.8M (59%) FY03 Budget: $4,939,200

Keys to Attaining Research Goals  Identify and develop strategic responses to major research opportunities, and provide mechanisms to facilitate them (creation of centers)  Work cooperatively with the UM system’s Office of Government Relations  Encourage and coordinate intercollege, interdisciplinary research (a primary role of centers)  Work with the administration to foster research collaborations outside the boundaries of our institution  Develop university positions on major policy issues related to research

 Promote appropriate research programs / activities of the campus  Encourage undergraduate and graduate student participation in research  Foster strong relations between the UMR research community and federal / industrial partners  A smooth-running Office of Sponsored Programs  Strong relationship with the development office  Pursuit of emerging opportunities will dictate a need to raise funds for research infrastructure (buildings, labs, chaired professorships..) Keys to Attaining Research Goals

 UMR  Infrastructure  Environmental Strengths  Energy  Power Electronics  Intelligent Systems  IT  Nuclear Waste  Nanotechnology  Geotechnology  Manufacturing  Coordinate the process for equipment & “limited” proposals that go off campus Identify and develop strategic responses to major research opportunities, and provide mechanisms to facilitate them

Mission The University of Missouri Office Of Technology & Special Projects implements the policies of the Board of Curators to facilitate the transfer of technology developed in the laboratory to the corporate sector for commercialization. This transfer allows the citizens of the State to benefit from the research mission of the University. Goals To fulfill our mission, we must establish ourselves as a support link between the private sector and University researchers. We strive to maintain strong relationships with industry so that we may better identify their needs as well as disseminate information coming out of University laboratories. We must also remain aware of ongoing research and be capable of evaluating the invention disclosures, securing patent protection, marketing the idea and establishing licensing arrangements that benefit both the University and the public. Interface with the UM System’s

Mission The mission of the UMR Research Office is to enhance and facilitate University research and external funding by providing services, in a timely and professional manner, to all persons involved with sponsored program activities. UMR Office of Sponsored Programs

A service organization which:  provides financial and administrative guidance and support to University personnel involved with external funding;  reviews all proposals for compliance with applicable guidelines, rules, and regulations prior to submission;  provides institutional endorsement of all proposals and administrative reporting;  negotiates administrative and financial matters of proposed contracts, grants, memorandums, etc.; and  provides financial accountability to the funding agencies. UMR Office of Sponsored Programs

Preproposal Services  External funding source information and application forms (including electronic resources, e.g. Fedix, IRIS)  Grants-related workshops and demonstrations  Model proposal file Post Award Services  Data Management  Establishing Accounts  Grants Management and Accounting Services UMR Office of Sponsored Programs

Proposal Services  Proposal Editing  Electronic Submissions (DOE, NSF)  Compliance Review  Intellectual Property  Contract Negotiations  Legal Issues UMR Office of Sponsored Programs

#1 Resource: Time Must be protected with vigor and used wisely #1 Asset: People Who we hire, tenure and promote are the most important decisions we make. We must create an environment where the best, brightest and most creative faculty and staff are attracted and unleashed.