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Science & Innovation Policy: University systems

Definitions

Definitions have been adapted from three main sources: Cordis (ECC), the Frascati Manual (FM) and the Oslo Manual (OM), with thanks to the providers.

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Research base

The universities and large public research institutions that provide the academic science and technology resources of a country from which its industry can obtain new knowledge (ECC).