Center for Materials for Information Technology
How to Become a Sponsor
Membership
Membership is open to industrial firms, government agencies and consortia with an interest in information storage technology. Fees are paid on an annual basis with the intent to renew on the anniversary date for at least three years. For every continuous three-year period of membership, a sponsor accumulates a bonus year which may be used to accommodate short-term financial stress. For information on becoming a sponsor, please contact William Butler at (205) 348-2665 or email him at wbutler@mint.ua.edu
Partnering Member - $150,000
- Up to $75,000 may be directed toward specific projects
- Membership on the Industrial Advisory Board
- Membership on the Executive Committee
- Invitations to Center reviews and workshops
- Reserved office and laboratory space
- Royalty-free licenses
- Annual visit of staff to designated site
Supporting Member - $100,000
- Up to $40,000 may be directed toward specific projects
- Membership on the Industrial Advisory Board
- Membership on the Executive Committee
- Invitations to Center reviews and workshops
- Preferred fixed fee ($25,000) licenses
- Reserved office and laboratory space
Sustaining Member - $50,000
- Up to $15,000 may be directed toward specific projects
- Membership on the Industrial Advisory Board
- Membership on the Executive Committee
- Invitations to Center reviews and workshops
- Royalty-bearing licenses
Exploratory Member - $25,000
- Available only for new sponsors in their first year. Equivalent to Sustaining Member
Equipment Gifts
Equipment may be donated to the Center as part of the membership fees at the discretion of the Director.
Patents
The University retains the right to all patents derived from sponsored research.
Governance
Industry Sponsors play a significant role in establishing the policies of the Center and in guiding the technical program. Sponsor representatives sit on the Executive Committee and the Technical Advisory Board which meet annually at the Fall Research Review.