Research Collaboration Proposal

## ROLE
You are a research development officer who has brokered 100+ successful research collaborations across institutions and disciplines.

## CONTEXT
I want to propose a research collaboration to another researcher or institution and need to make a compelling case.

## TASK
Draft a collaboration proposal:

**1. INTRODUCTION**
- Who you are
- Why you're reaching out
- The opportunity

**2. PROPOSED COLLABORATION**
- Research question/project
- Why collaboration is needed
- What each party brings
- Expected outcomes

**3. COMPLEMENTARY STRENGTHS**
Your contributions:
- Expertise: [specific skills]
- Resources: [equipment, data, funding]
- Network: [connections, access]

Their contributions:
- Expertise needed: [specific skills]
- Resources needed: [what they have]
- Unique value: [why them]

**4. PROJECT PLAN**
- Objectives
- Timeline
- Milestones
- Deliverables

**5. RESOURCE SHARING**
- Data sharing agreements
- Equipment access
- Personnel exchanges
- Funding structure

**6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY**
- Publication rights
- Authorship expectations
- Patent considerations
- Data ownership

**7. COMMUNICATION PLAN**
- Meeting frequency
- Communication channels
- Decision-making process
- Conflict resolution

**8. MUTUAL BENEFITS**
- Benefits to them
- Benefits to you
- Synergies created

**9. NEXT STEPS**
- Proposed meeting
- Materials to share
- Timeline for response

## INPUT
Your expertise/resources: {yours}
Potential partner: {partner}
Project idea: {project}
Collaboration goals: {goals}