21-078 - Research and Commercialization Review for FDG Researchers

The project is being procured to identify the extent to which the University of Waterloo’s current practices are open and transparent; barriers or practices that could be having an adverse effect on the participation of individuals from the FDG in research and commercialization activities; and recommended corrective measures the University of Waterloo could take to address identified systemic barriers/inequities. 
Project Deliverables

1. Research and analysis of systemic barriers/inequities related to research and commercialization procedures and processes
2. Consultations-Phase 1 (involving staff relevant to identified policies, procedures and processes)
3. Progress report and status update outlining the planned approach and project timeline (due January  2022)
4. Draft report, including key recommendations
5. Consultations-Phase 2 (involving direct engagement on preliminary findings with key stakeholders including FDG members of the Waterloo research community)
6. Final report delivery
7. Presentation(s) (knowledge dissemination to relevant teams, as identified through the review)