Case Study: Beginning a Collaboration
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Case Study: Beginning a Collaboration
What is this about?
This case study from The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) describes the beginning of a collaboration between three researchers with different research backgrounds. Sharon, Ben, and Terra start drafting a grant proposal, but they are not sure how to handle logistic issues. With regard to that, they need to answer these questions:
- Who should submit the proposal, through which university?
- Do all three need to get IRB approval to work on the project?
- What will happen if their work has practical applications?
- How should they go about answering these questions?
- Are there other important questions that should be asked as well?
Why is this important?
This case study can help researchers identify practical issues and challenges they might come across in collaborations.
