Cooperations, contract research & services

Researchers at THM University of Applied Sciences collaborate in a variety of ways with other universities, research institutions, companies, cultural and educational institutions, and other public or private organizations. This collaboration is contractually regulated based on THM 's status as a public corporation. The Transfer Office is responsible for moderating and managing the process of formalizing these collaborations.

On a professional level, the Centres of Competence at THM a good insight into the university's broad spectrum of know-how, on which cooperation can be built. provide

R&D collaborations

The Transfer Department is responsible for drafting, processing, reviewing, and negotiating cooperation agreements in the field of research (R&D collaborations). This includes, in particular, cooperation agreements in collaborative projects funded by national and Hessian research programs, as well as cooperation agreements with companies, THM spin-offs, or other partners.

Contract research and services

can THM In addition to R&D collaborations, form for approval by the Transfer Office and the Finance Department. The same applies to research services.

A research service exists when a service is not provided as a research service. In contrast to research, a research service applies established knowledge and known methods (for example, in expert opinions, trial studies, analyses, consulting, and data collection).

When providing contract research or research services, the university, as the contractor, competes with other providers. If there are difficulties in classifying whether a project constitutes research, contract research, or a research service, the Transfer Office should be involved at an early stage.