Naval Engineering Alternative Approaches for Organizing Cooperative Research -- Special Report 266 (2002) / Chapter Skim
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5 Operational Considerations for Implementing Research Models
5 Operational Considerations for Implementing Research Models
Pages 65-72
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In this chapter these key operational elements are presented, and the implications of each are discussed. SETTING A RESEARCH AGENDA A fundamental issue in structuring a cooperative research program to meet ONR's goals is the process and manner of setting the research agenda.
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SELECTION OF HOST LOCATION The venue and institution selected to host a cooperative research organiza tion would be expected to provide administrative, accounting, and human resource services. Under most models, the fixed facilities would be mini mized to provide more operational flexibility.
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A third choice of location for a cooperative research organization would be a government facility. This location might stimulate support from such Navy groups as the Naval Sea Systems Command and other Navy laborato ries.
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CONTRACTING ISSUES For all of the organizational models it reviewed, the committee assumed that ONR would issue one overall funding agreement to the organization, which would, in turn, fund each research project as it was selected. The primary im pact of giving this contracting responsibility to a cooperative research orga nization, rather than having it remain with ONR, is that the administrative responsibility, work, and cost can be transferred from the government to the private sector.
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However, under the project-centered model, because there may not be an existing host organization, it would be necessary to cre ate an organization or contract with a private firm to carry out the adminis trative support functions. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT The three cooperative research models described in this report provide a broad-based organizational structure that can foster naval engineering lead ership in both the government and the private sector.
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CONTROL OF RESEARCH QUALITY Several factors contribute to the ability of all cooperative research organiza tions to control research quality and maintain it at a high level. First, there are unique problems associated with the small community of technically quali fied individuals in the field of naval engineering.
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The governing body of the research organization can operate efficiently and effectively if the interests and input of stakeholders are properly considered in the structure that is established. In whatever organi zational model is selected, ONR should establish processes to ensure that re search funds are fairly allocated and conflicts of interest are excluded from the processes affecting funding decisions, including setting the research agenda.
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The consortium and professional society models would usually establish education committees as components of their organizational structure, whereas the project-centered model probably would not. Because of its project focus, it is expected that the latter model will have a minimal impact on education.
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