University-Industry Engagement Funding Models

The IPIRA Industry Alliances Office assists in establishing, developing, and formalizing relationships between UC Berkeley and companies interested in funding research. Contact the IPIRA Concierge to discuss an engagment between UC Berkeley and industry. 


Common Models for Industry Engagement with UC Berkeley
 

Industry Sponsored

Research

Industry Sponsored

Institute (ISI)

Industry Affiliate

Program (IAP)

Gift Sponsorship

Program

Research Gift
Funding

Contract-based

one-time agreement

Contract-based

master agreement

Contract-based

standard agreement

Gift-based Gift-based
Number of Funders One One or multiple Many Many One
Agreements Custom Custom Standardized Standardized Standardized
Benefits Custom Custom Standardized Gift Compatible None
Fees Custom Custom Standardized Philanthropic allocation Research administrative fee
Indirect Cost Rate 60.50% 60.50% 20% 7.50% 13.00%

Intellectual

Property Rights

Custom Custom Standardized None None
Administrative Lead

IPIRA's Industry

Alliances Office

IPIRA's Industry

Alliances Office

IPIRA's Industry

Alliances Office

UDAR Fund Stewardship

& Compliance

UDAR Fund Stewardship

& Compliance

Web Page How to Work with Industry Industry Sponsored Institutes Industry Affiliate Programs Industry Consortium Programs Regional Services

For research gifts or Gift Sponsorship Programs (GSPs), explore Give at Berkeley, or contact fundhelp@berkeley.edu.

For engagements involving funding from a foundation, nonprofit, state, or federal entity, contact the Sponsored Projects Office for assistance.