ABOUT US

UNILink provides high quality support services for university research and acts as a liaison for users and sponsors of research both here and overseas.

Clients:

Clients include University staff and research students, potential and actual sponsors of research, other stakeholders and end-users.

Services:

Information on sources of funds for research

Information is available on a large number of external granting organisations, staff are encouraged to meet with UNILink staff to discuss external funding potential in specific areas, or refer to the UNILink website http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/unilink/

Liaison with granting agencies

UNILink has established relationships with research funding agencies and can arrange visits to coincide with funding rounds.

Proposal preparation and advice

All applications and proposals to outside organisations, including Industry, require University approval before submission. UNILink staff will give advice on proposal preparation, including the budget, and can assist with framing and critiquing proposals.

Contract and administrative services

UNILink staff assist with contract negotiation, and provide the administrative and accounting services to manage the project. All enquiries about research accounts must be directed to UNILink.

Technology transfer, collaborative and end-user relationships

Agreements can be prepared that formalise relationships with research partners.

Intellectual property protection

UNILink arranges intellectual property protection on behalf of the University.

Promotion

UNILink, in conjunction with the Communications Office coordinates press releases and other research-related promotional material.

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