Manual for Training in Research and Innovation Management

Enormous investments in scientific research, technology and innovationare made by governments and private industries. An important new characteristic of this development is the increasing scientification and knowledge content of industrial products and processes. Scientific research in universities and independent institutions has moved closer to industry in order to gain in efficiency of commercialization. The more society invests of its financial and human resources in scientific and technological research, the stronger will be the demands by society and government for quick returns on investments. This requires more effective management of research and innovation. This volume addresses these issues and prepares scientists to tackle successfully the problems connected with the management of modern research activities. This manual is designed for directors of research laboratories, leaders of research projects, R&D managers from private or public sectors, policy makers in the scientific and technical fields. Contributions to this manual have been made by international scientists and institutions.