Protecting Intellectual Property
Discover Georgetown’s policies, guidelines, and resources for intellectual property protection, disclosure, and ownership under the Bayh-Dole Act and Faculty Handbook
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Our dedicated faculty members are encouraged to disclose their groundbreaking inventions and leverage the full potential of their research. We are proud to cultivate the brightest minds in our community, spanning various research fields and departments.
Georgetown University Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors
The GU NAI Chapter acknowledges and honors the remarkable achievements of GU faculty, students, staff, and corporate allies in patenting, licensing, breakthrough innovation, and technology spheres.
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Commercializing Innovations
Explore our comprehensive resources on commercializing innovations, including a technology transfer roadmap, licensing, start-up guidance, and contracts guide.
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Supporting Entrepreneurship
Discover our array of resources for supporting entrepreneurship, including start-up guidance, access to resources, involvement in programs like I-Corps, and opportunities such as SBIR/STTR grants. Explore our rich ecosystem, connect with advisors and mentors, and stay informed about our startup portfolio and policies.
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Advancing Research
Explore industry partnership opportunities, discover additional collaboration possibilities within GU research, and stay informed about Research Oversight and Regulatory Affairs.”
Funding Opportunities
Discover a wealth of funding opportunities, research sponsorship programs, investment funds, grants, and the GUMC Gap Fund to propel your innovative ideas to success.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Navigate through a comprehensive collection of answers to commonly asked questions and find the information you need quickly and effortlessly.
Learn MoreUniversity Policies
Office of Research Oversight/Regulatory Affairs – Disclosure of Outside Professional Activities
“Outside Professional Activities” are defined as those that “either (i) do not contribute to fulfilling a faculty member’s research, teaching, and service responsibilities to the University, or (ii) are conducted as a PI, co-PI, or in any other role listed as committing effort to a sponsored research, service or education grant or contract awarded through another institution or entity without a subcontract to Georgetown.”
Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) – Conflict of Interest Guidelines
The Policy requires all faculty and most staff to file disclosure forms annually and to update their disclosures when circumstances change. All “Investigators” must update their forms within 30 days of discovering or acquiring a new financial interest related to their university responsibilities.
Faculty Handbook – Faculty Rights and Responsibilities
“The University allows and encourages all faculty to engage in other professional activities and relationships that foster professional development and enhance the mission of the University, when these activities do not undermine the fulfillment of their University responsibilities or compromise the basic values of transparency, objectivity, impartiality, integrity of scholarship, and independence. “