Science|Business International Survey Despite many obstacles, international R&D cooperation is on the rise around the world - in both private and public sector. Science|Business is conducting this short, anonymous survey to understand the trend better. Question Title * 1. What is your opinion of the importance of international R&D collaboration? Vital for the future of my organisation/region Vital for the future of the world Only useful in certain areas of R&D A nice idea, but not very practical/easy Often more trouble/cost than it’s worth Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. What are the biggest obstacles to cooperating internationally in R&D? (Please pick up to 3) Lack of information about good opportunities Lack of funding Lack of time/interest for our researchers Lack of interest by our management Lack of contacts/knowing the right people Political hassles from our/partner’s government Legal obstacles (contracting/grant terms) Lack of skilled people to operate R&D internationally Other (please specify): Question Title * 3. Over the past five years, how has your organisation’s international R&D cooperation evolved? It has declined a lot Unchanged It has increased a lot N/A It has declined a lot Unchanged It has increased a lot N/A Question Title * 4. In what part of the world are your organisation’s international R&D partnerships at present? (Please pick all that apply): EU countries Other European countries Russia Middle East US/Canada Latin America China India Japan Australia/New Zealand Other Asia/Pacific Africa None/NA Question Title * 5. Generally, have international collaborations proven to be worthwhile for your organisation? Yes, we have gotten better R&D results Yes, it has been worth the extra effort/money Yes, it advances our policy/strategic goals No, it has not been worth the effort/money No, we have gotten very little from international partners Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. How do you get information about international R&D cooperation? From: our existing R&D partners suppliers or customers our government specialised news media general news media social media networks Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. What specific publications, online or print, do you consult regularly for information about international R&D cooperation, news and projects? Question Title * 8. Do you think you have a need for more information about international R&D activities? Yes No Question Title * 9. If 'yes' to question 8, what kind would be useful to you? (Please choose all that apply) Government policy news that affects international R&D Multinational R&D strategies and deals University or institute R&D strategies and deals Tips and information on getting international R&D funding Help and information to find international partners Career advice and data that would make me more successful internationally News of R&D tenders or grants open to international participants Information about key people involved in international R&D Other (please specify): Question Title * 10. If 'no' to question 8, why not? I have enough information already I am not deeply interested/involved in international R&D I don’t have the time Other (please specify): Question Title * 11. Do you, or does your organisation, belong to any associations that help network or make contacts for international R&D collaboration? Yes. Please specify which one(s): No. Do you feel a need for such an association? Question Title * 12. About your organisation, is it a: university public sector research institution multinational company consultancy small company government agency NGO/Association Other (please specify) Question Title * 13. Where is the head office of your organisation? EU countries Other European countries Russia Middle East US/Canada Latin America China India Japan Australia/New Zealand Other Asia/Pacific Africa None/NA Many thanks for your time. I would be pleased to hear more from you on these topics. You may write to me directly at richard.hudson@sciencebusiness.netRichard L. HudsonEditor-in-Chief Done