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Authority

  • 15 USC 3710
    Policy and procedures for this program are covered in Survey Manual Chapter 500.21 (Appendix B).

Description

  • Research Fellowships were established to promote technology transfer between the government and the private sector consistent with the mission of the USGS.  The program enables the Survey to accept Research Associates on a temporary basis in order to collaborate with federal scientists on specific projects proposed by the Associate's sponsoring organization.

Features/Characteristics

  • The director of the USGS is responsible for formally accepting sponsored proposals into the Industrial Research Associate Program, subject to specified terms and conditions.

    Research Associate Programs may only be established at government facilities designated as federal laboratories under 15 U.S.C. 3710.

I.P. and Resource Commitment

Other Agencies/Laboratories That Use This Mechanism

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