Case Western Reserve University

Research Strengths at Case Western Reserve University

• Power - Fuel Cells and Micro-Batteries
• Sensors, MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems), MicroFabrication
• BioMedical Imaging
• Genomics/Proteomics
• Neural Pathologies and Treatment, NeuroEngineering
• Advanced Materials
• Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine

The International Resident Affiliate Program in Technology Transfer

The International Resident Affiliate Program in the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) provides sponsoring organizations with an opportunity to recruit their best people to work side by side with a uniquely qualified group by combining their technical knowledge and business experience to advance superior technology transfer practices.

Participation in the Program is intended to immerse resident affiliates in education and training of methods and tools that promise to produce skills, capabilities, and networks in state-of-the-art technology transfer practices. In short, the time invested in the program will return dividends for many years to come.

Sponsoring organizations participate by assigning key, qualified members of their administrative or technical staffs to work with CWRU TTO staff members within specific technology domains. The ideal candidate should have current or future technology transfer responsibility at his/her institution.

Resident Affiliates have the opportunity to participate in meetings, public courses and workshops at no cost or minimal cost to their sponsoring organizations. Courses are recommended to help affiliates acquire new skills for planning and transitioning new methods and technologies into their home organizations.

There is no fee required to participate in the program. The position offers no compensation or employee benefits; the individual and/or the sponsoring organization will be responsible for the candidate's travel and expenses. Candidates must follow their country's VISA requirements for international travel/volunteer status. The International Resident Affiliate Program will provide office space, equipment, and access to general office resources.

CWRU TTO will work with the sponsoring organization to determine a project schedule, the location where the work will take place, and a timetable for the affiliate's tenure at CWRU.

Benefits to the Sponsoring Organization

• Transferring methods and tools of CWRU TTO's work back to the sponsoring organization.
• Implementing CWRU TTO state-of-the-art standards and practices into sponsoring organizations.
• Connecting sponsoring organizations to financial and business networks in the U.S.
• Participation in the business development of technologies to be transferred to industry.
• Public acknowledgment by CWRU of'the sponsoring organization's commitment to technology transfer.

Benefits to the Resident Affiliate

• Participation in the International Resident Affiliate Program's rich professional development experience.
• Participation in the business development of technologies to be transferred to industry.
• Access to resources and facilities of the TTO and CWRU.
• Professional development opportunities through courses, conferences, and workshops.