R&D Indicators

Procedures

The initiative to prepare a new cooperation protocol, or to develop an existing one, lies with the SCIENCES Directorate and the R&D Departments and Units.

Protocols are necessary for, for example:

• Teaching collaboration;

• Specialised training;

• Provision of resources or access to infrastructure;

• Reciprocal and public recognition of real cooperation;

• Internships;

• Establishment of awards;

• Participation in consortia and cooperation networks;

• Confidentiality or liability agreements.

Protocols may be bilateral or multilateral. It is common for a generic protocol to be followed by specific contracts to provide legal coverage for services involving financial flows.

The processing of new general or specific cooperation protocols for the development of R&D and related activities is the responsibility of the R&D Directorate - Research Support Office (falopes@ciencias.ulisboa.pt). The services of the Research Support Office:

• Provide relevant preliminary information or model protocols that may be applicable;

• Interact with the Directorate for approval and with the Departments to finalise details;

• Interact with the other parties for the purpose of finalising the documents to be signed;

• Interact with the Finance and Asset Management Department whenever a protocol may give rise to expenditure or revenue processes;

• Update the information in the LOGOS - MUNDUS system.

Direct contact with the SCIENCES Department should be made as soon as the need is identified for the assessment of any strategic issues.