Academic consultancy is an important and effective way for the University to share its knowledge and expertise with government, industry and the public sector. If you’ve been approached by an organisation and asked to be a paid consultant, we can help. It is through our Consultancy Services that University staff, researchers and postgraduate students are supported to be consultants, to provide their expertise and know-how, offer expert witness advice and serve on scientific advisory boards. We offer support by: - Negotiating contract terms and conditions - Ensuring that projects are tailored to protect the confidentiality of both parties - Assisting with contract pricing to ensure your expertise and time are appropriately valued - Invoicing and distributing income - Providing professional indemnity and public liability insurance policies, including travel insurance, from the University - Arranging for the use of University facilities - Approving the use of University affiliation Contractual arrangements are between the client and CUTS. Use of University of Cambridge address and affiliation. Use of University of Cambridge facilities (subject to full economic costing [FEC] and Departmental permission). Project work is now set to begin and CUTS will invoice the client as detailed in the contract. We aim to distribute income from the client to you within 30 days of its receipt; management fees and direct costs, such as use of University facilities, will be deducted.
