Research Benchmarks

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"Research Benchmarks: Funding University Research Operations and Infrastructure," was commissioned by the Rhode Island Economic Policy Council out of a belief that URI's capacity as a research university—vital to the future of the state's economy—is weak, due to underinvestment. The paper provides a clear picture of the University's diminishing support from the State and a comparison of URI to the nation's research universities. If Rhode Island wants to make normal per capita investments in research operations and infrastructure, it now knows the appropriate benchmarks. The paper also suggests targets for investment, in both research capacity and in capacity to link the University more directly to the economy through technology commercialization and research and development parks.

The complete report and a summary were used to create an EPC document and website (now gone, but the document, as a pdf, is here).

Research Benchmarks, in Portable Document Format:

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Summary

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Abstract Preface The University as Economic Engine Benchmarks Funding for Research Operations Funding Research Infrastructure Targeting Research Investment Linking Research to the Economy Strategies for Innovation and Impact Appendices:       1. Mean (1997-99) Annual Research Spending at 134 Select Universities, & State Totals, by Major Sources (in $1,000’s, 1999).       2. Per capita mean (1997-1999) annual research operating funds (% of institutional total) at 134 Universities by major sources.       3. Mean (1997-1999, in $1000’s, 1999) and per capita annual research equipment funds at 134 Universities by major sources       4. Examples of Targetted Research Investments       5. Examples of University-Affiliated Research and Technology Parks Footnotes