City of Austin & The University of Texas at Austin Research Collaborations

COA

City of Austin & The University of Texas at Austin
Research Collaborations

Did you know that UT Austin and the City of Austin have an agreement in place to facilitate collaborative research? Austin City Council approved a Master Interlocal Agreement (ILA) to streamline agreements between City departments who are looking for UT research expertise.

Projects may include but are not limited to the following research-focused activities:

Academic research involving University faculty, staff, or students
Community-based research
Program evaluation
Best practice studies
Strategic planning assistance
Data analysis
Survey research
Use of City departments / services / data for academic research by faculty or students

Feel free to reach out to Charles Purma (COA staff) or RIG@austin.utexas.edu (UT researchers) if you have any questions.

Collaboration Ideas

If you are a current City of Austin staff or UT researcher looking to collaborate on a research project, please complete the Pre-Proposal Form. The information provided on the form will be used to match City departments with UT researchers. You can review the list of questions on the form here.

Upcoming Events

Event: Fall 2023 Research Collaborations Information Session
Description: This event will give an overview of how to leverage the Master Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the City of Austin and the University of Texas at Austin for collaborative research projects and introduce the City’s “Grants for Innovation” and “Civic Research Agenda” programs.
Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm
Location: Hosted on Microsoft Teams
RSVP and Details: https://ila2023infosession.splashthat.com

Past Events

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City of Austin – UT Austin ILA Showcase & Workshop Show More: Event: City of Austin – UT Austin ILA Showcase & Workshop
Description: This event will highlight successful collaborations between the two organizations under the Master Interlocal Agreement, workshop new ideas for partnership, and hear from the City of Austin on its vision for the upcoming fiscal year and how research can support City Council priorities.
Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Fall 2022 Information Session Show More: Event: Fall 2022 Information Session
Description: This event will give an overview of collaborative research opportunities and the types of research and activities that can be funded under the Master Interlocal Agreement (ILA).
Date: Monday, December 12, 2022
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Reconnecting Communities Teaming Workshop Show More: Event: City of Austin & UT Austin present: Reconnecting Communities Teaming Workshop
Description: The purpose of this event were to connect City of Austin staff with UT researchers to develop new networks and explore collaborative research projects and funding opportunities, brainstorm bold and creative ideas for the IH-35 Cap & Stitch project, and identify interested UT partners for Our Future 35 related opportunities.
Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Time: 12:00 - 3:00pm
Fall 2021 Information Session Show More: Event: Fall 2021 Information Session
Description: This event gave an overview of collaborative research opportunities and the types of research and activities that can be funded under the Master Interlocal Agreement (ILA).
Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm
Recording and Slides: Here are the links to the presentation recording and slides. We recommend downloading the mp4 file to view the recording.
Introduction to The University of Texas at Austin & City of Austin Research Collaborations - Presentation and Teaming Workshop Show More: Event: Introduction to The University of Texas at Austin & City of Austin Research Collaborations - Presentation and Teaming Workshop
Description: The purpose of this event was to give a brief overview of the Master Interlocal Agreement (ILA) and to match COA staff that have completed the pre-proposal form with UT researchers based on shared research interests. During the teaming workshop, City Staff shared their departmental needs, research questions, and project ideas with UT researchers and they collaborated on a potential project scope together.
Date: Monday, April 5, 2021
Time: 2:00 – 3:30pm
Recording and Slides: Here are the links to the presentation recording and slides. We recommend downloading the mp4 file to view the recording.
Introduction to City of Austin & The University of Texas at Austin Research Collaborations - Master Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Panel Show More: Event: Introduction to City of Austin & The University of Texas at Austin Research Collaborations - Master Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Panel
Date: March 11, 2021
Description: This event gave an overview of the Master Interlocal Agreement (ILA) and insights on how the ILA can help facilitate collaborative research opportunities and streamline agreements between City departments who are looking for UT research expertise.
Recording and Slides: Here are the links to the presentation recording and slides. We recommend downloading the mp4 file to view the recording.