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Industrial Partnership Award and ‘stand-alone’ LINK schemes evaluation

September 2012

A specialist review panel has conducted an independent evaluation of the Industrial Partnership Award (IPA) and ‘stand-alone’ LINK schemes.

To assess the quality and international standing of the research supported through the IPA and ‘stand-alone’ LINK schemes
To identify major highlights and outcomes of the research, including any economic and societal impacts
To examine the extent to which the schemes have contributed to meeting BBSRC’s wider objectives for interaction with industry
To examine the balance and coverage of the schemes’ portfolios
To examine the schemes’ application and assessment processes
To identify ways to build on successes and address identified gaps and issues

The panel based their findings on:

Results of questionnaire surveys from a sample of former and current grant holders
Information from BBSRC databases

Corporate Policy and Strategy
bbsrc.cps@bbsrc.ac.uk