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Catalysts work collaboratively with MIT principal investigators (PIs) to assist in the development of industry and other sponsored research engagements that promote successful outcomes to maximize the transformative impact of MIT research.
Serve as primary OSATT Core point of contact for both MIT PIs and corporate collaborators when developing new sponsored projects
Explore fit between MIT PIs research objectives with those of corporate sponsors
Help apply best practices in developing and documenting statements of works (SOWs)
Articulate the value proposition of potential engagements for sponsors and PIs
Identify any potential issues that may impede an efficient contractual process