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Science|Business International Survey
Despite many obstacles, international R&D cooperation is on the rise around the world - in both private and public sector. Science|Business is conducting this short, anonymous survey to understand the trend better.
1.
What is your opinion of the importance of international R&D collaboration?
Vital for the future of my organisation/region
Vital for the future of the world
Only useful in certain areas of R&D
A nice idea, but not very practical/easy
Often more trouble/cost than it’s worth
Other (please specify)
2.
What are the biggest obstacles to cooperating internationally in R&D? (Please pick up to 3)
Lack of information about good opportunities
Lack of funding
Lack of time/interest for our researchers
Lack of interest by our management
Lack of contacts/knowing the right people
Political hassles from our/partner’s government
Legal obstacles (contracting/grant terms)
Lack of skilled people to operate R&D internationally
Other (please specify):
3.
Over the past five years, how has your organisation’s international R&D cooperation evolved?
It has declined a lot
Unchanged
It has increased a lot
N/A
It has declined a lot
Unchanged
It has increased a lot
N/A
4.
In what part of the world are your organisation’s international R&D partnerships at present? (Please pick all that apply):
EU countries
Other European countries
Russia
Middle East
US/Canada
Latin America
China
India
Japan
Australia/New Zealand
Other Asia/Pacific
Africa
None/NA
5.
Generally, have international collaborations proven to be worthwhile for your organisation?
Yes, we have gotten better R&D results
Yes, it has been worth the extra effort/money
Yes, it advances our policy/strategic goals
No, it has not been worth the effort/money
No, we have gotten very little from international partners
Other (please specify)
6.
How do you get information about international R&D cooperation? From:
our existing R&D partners
suppliers or customers
our government
specialised news media
general news media
social media networks
Other (please specify)
7.
What specific publications, online or print, do you consult regularly for information about international R&D cooperation, news and projects?
8.
Do you think you have a need for more information about international R&D activities?
Yes
No
9.
If 'yes' to question 8, what kind would be useful to you? (Please choose all that apply)
Government policy news that affects international R&D
Multinational R&D strategies and deals
University or institute R&D strategies and deals
Tips and information on getting international R&D funding
Help and information to find international partners
Career advice and data that would make me more successful internationally
News of R&D tenders or grants open to international participants
Information about key people involved in international R&D
Other (please specify):
10.
If 'no' to question 8, why not?
I have enough information already
I am not deeply interested/involved in international R&D
I don’t have the time
Other (please specify):
11.
Do you, or does your organisation, belong to any associations that help network or make contacts for international R&D collaboration?
Yes. Please specify which one(s):
No. Do you feel a need for such an association?
12.
About your organisation, is it a:
university
public sector research institution
multinational company
consultancy
small company
government agency
NGO/Association
Other (please specify)
13.
Where is the head office of your organisation?
EU countries
Other European countries
Russia
Middle East
US/Canada
Latin America
China
India
Japan
Australia/New Zealand
Other Asia/Pacific
Africa
None/NA
Many thanks for your time. I would be pleased to hear more from you on these topics. You may write to me directly at richard.hudson@sciencebusiness.net
Richard L. Hudson
Editor-in-Chief
