Resources

Clemson researchers working with industry may not know where to begin when drafting a Statement of Work (SoW) for an industry sponsored project, or even deciding whether their activity is a sponsored project.  The forms and templates found here can assist you with determining whether the activity you are performing is a sponsored project or purchased services and provide guidance for drafting an SoW.  If there are any questions regarding an SoW or classification of your activities, please contact the Office of Industry Contracts at cuic@clemson.edu or 864-656-3989.

• Guidance: Sponsored Project or Purchased Services?
• Guidelines for Drafting a Statement of Work
• Statement of Work template

• Industry Engagement Seed Grant Program - these funds support engagement with for-profit companies to foster sponsored projects.
• Industry Pilot Project Program - applications are accepted throughout the year.
• Industry Research Initiative for Postdoctoral Researchers - intended to promote and support industry research experiences for postdoctoral researchers.

UIDP, a membership-based organization of academic institutions and industry representatives, offers numerous educational materials and organizes webinars and conferences designed to support industry-university collaboration. Because Clemson is an institutional member, Clemson researchers can register at UIDP.org with a Clemson email address to access workshops, seminars, articles, power point presentations, project reports, videos and other resources. Visit the website.

CURF works to connect Clemson researchers to external opportunities for research collaboration, introduces researchers to potential industry collaborators, markets innovation, supports research with grant funding, and facilitates technology transfer, among other services. Visit the website.

The Office of Corporate Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives at Clemson University works with corporate and government partners to launch new educational opportunities, foster public-private collaboration, and advance research programs to create meaningful outcomes for students, faculty, and corporations. Visit the website.