There are several mechanisms for accessing NTRC experimental facilities
and expertise. Specific contractual arrangements will depend on
which NTRC partner – UT or ORNL – has the primary resources
needed by a customer. All inquiries should be directed to the NTRC
or to the point of contact listed for a specific NTRC research area
(see drop-down menu at right).
The main partnering mechanisms are User Agreements
and Sponsored Research. Either mechanism
can provide protection for proprietary information and data.
User Agreements are
aimed at customers who want to come to the NTRC and actively participate
in their project. User Agreements are limited to ORNL laboratories
and facilities. Download the User
Guide and the User Proposal
form.
Sponsored Research
is a more traditional arrangement where a work scope, schedule,
and budget are defined collaboratively, with ORNL and/or UT performing
all work for the customer.
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