Institutional governance, leadership and management of research for innovation and development

Abstract

Higher education institutions undertake a significant portion of a country's research effort. Basic and applied research, the development of human capital, in particular through doctoral education, and knowledge transfer processes are key university contributions within national innovation policies and strategies. In particular, basic research, which over the long term provides the foundation for innovation, takes place predominantly in publicly funded universities and research laboratories. Also, these institutions have primary responsibility for public good research that often does not attract direct economic interest but nonetheless is fundamental to the health and well-being of society, ..