Intersectoral cooperation of staff

Exchange staff between academics and non academics
Exchange staff between academics and non academics
Stakeholders: 
Large Company
Research Organisation
SME
University
Objective of approach: 
  • Staff gains experience in a different work environment
  • Exchanges of staff to develop careers combining scientific excellence with exposure to other sectors

The exchange of staff, including blue collar, researcher or professors, between academics and non-academics for a short or longer period, as a goal to return to the sending organization with gained knowledge and experience. The schemes can be defined bilateral or between multiple parties.

Examples:

  • Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE)
  • Innovation mandates (VLAIO - Flanders)
  • Fellowships for professors to join industry
USP: 

Exchanges of staff to develop careers combining scientific excellence with exposure to other sectors.

Resources: 
  • Staff
  • Sending organization
  • Hosting agreement
  • IP agreement
Success factors: 
  • Clearly defined projects
Barriers: 
  • Time constraints and obligation at the sending organization (courses to teach, ongoing projects)
  • Personal constraints (family)
Contact information: 

KU Leuven - Noise and Vibration Research Group, Celestijnenlaan 300B, 3001 Leuven, Belgium

Workflow: 
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