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The Purdue Research Foundation, a nonprofit corporation,
was established in 1930 to assist in the development
of the University and its facilities. The foundation
may accept gifts, administer trusts, acquire property,
negotiate research contracts, and perform other services
helpful to Purdue University.
The president of the University is also the president
of the foundation. Though the operation of the foundation
is conducted by the board of directors, the day-by-day
activities of the foundation are centered in the office
of the senior vice president-treasurer.
Staff members will find a variety of ways in which the Purdue Research Foundation may be helpful. Some specific ways are:
- Providing support for a wide variety of research
projects for graduate students and staff.
- Providing support for scholarly programs by staff
members, particularly during the summer months.
- Providing funds for travel for scholarly purposes.
- Conducting negotiations over patents resulting
from research or investigations performed by staff
members or students of the University on University
time or with its facilities. Purdue Research Foundation
is the agent for Purdue University. The foundation
holds title to patents and copyrights and administers
the program through the Office of Technology Commercialization.
- Managing deferred gifts in the form of trusts,
special endowments, and gift annuities for the benefit
of Purdue University.
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