Opportunities, advice and specialist services that are provided at the University of Otago to support research collaborations.
Expert advice on building research collaborations | He tohu mātanga ki te whakatū tōpūtanga rangahau mahi ngātahi
Collaborations with industry and end-users
Our Research and Enterprise Business Development Managers (BDMs) help build partnerships with industry and other end-users who could benefit from, and contribute to, the development of your research.
Our Research Advisers support researchers with funding applications (contestable funding) including developing the proposals and collaborative applications. They also assist with negotiation and management of contracts once funding has been secured. They welcome your contact as soon as you join the University.
Commercial research ventures | Hinonga rangahau arumoni
Expert advisory for commercial ideas
Support for start-ups
Support for emerging entrepreneurs
Protecting your intellectual property
Contact our Research and Enterprise Business Development Managers for advice on:
- Intellectual property (IP)
- Trademarks
- Patents
- Copyright
- Registered designs
- Commercialisation
Research expertise databases | Pātengi raraunga o te pūkenga rangahau
Find research expertise:
- The Health Sciences staff expertise database profiles provide information on qualifications, current academic position, contact details, and a summary of research and publications of staff in the Division of Health Sciences.
- The Media expertise database is a guide to specialised knowledge at Otago, with a particular focus on serving the needs of print or broadcast media professionals seeking stories, comment, interviews, or background.
- OUR Archive provides public access to University of Otago research publications
Expertise and publications databases
Visit our Research strengths page to find our expert groups
Specialist research services and facilities | Ratonga me te rauhanga rangahau mātanga
Research facilities and special collections