• Opportunities for scientific interaction between government scientists and university researchers in tin 

 academic atmosphere. 



• Technical advice and assistance through utiHzation of faculty expertise and through task orders facilitating 

 the use of non-university experts. 



• An opportunity to use a cooperative research program to educate the public. 



Issues with Current Relationships/Barriers to an Effective Relationship: 



• Perhaps the main problem is that the funding share available to some of the Interior bureaus for university 

 research has shrunk over time in real dollars — there exists a reciprocal problem at a number of universities. 



• An unrealistic resolution of the "overhead issue" — by imposing an unrealistic arbitrary limit — could affect 

 the long-term relationship between universities and the Government. 



" The perennial complaint by universities about the elaborate Government procurement process and exten- 

 sive reporting requirements. 



Elements/Characteristics of a Productive Future Relationship: 



• On the whole, the Interior bureaus are satisfied that they have constructive and productive relationships 

 with universities. 



Legislative/Executive Authorities for Interior's Relationship with 

 Research-Intensive Universities: 



• The legislative authority of Interior bureaus is usually based on their respective organic acts, and sub- 

 sequent legislation. 



STATE DEPARTMENT (STATE) PERSPECTIVE 



General Description of Current Relationship: 



• State relies on other agencies to evaluate the technical merit and implementation of specific projects by 

 university researchers. 



• State oversees S&T agreements that can facilitate cooperation between U.S. university researchers and 

 foreign researchers. Under our S&T agreement with Japan, for example, provisions exist to allow U.S. re- 

 searchers to conduct research in Japan under an NSF program. 



• State is active through bilateral S&T agreements in promoting exchange of information with other govern- 

 ments on general issues of university research and training. For example, part of our annual consultations 

 with the European Community focuses on comparative assessment of university training. 



Public Benefits from Research-Intensive Universities/Federal Government Relationship: 



• Research-related cooperation can, in addition to advancing scientific knowledge by providing access to 

 foreign talent and unique data, sites and facilities, contribute to a wide range of U.S. interests, including 

 strengthening bilateral relations and mutual understanding, dealing with national development and global 



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