We have selected the following approved terms for describing EPFL’s role in an initiative or partnership. This is not an exhaustive list but covers the most common situations. If EPFL has several roles in a given partnership (e.g., if we provide funding or help manage it), then all roles should ideally be listed but the one highest up in the following list should take priority when space is limited.
- Academic partner: When EPFL’s contractually specified role in an initiative carried out for commercial purposes is academic in nature.
- Research partner: When EPFL’s contractually specified role in an initiative carried out for commercial purposes relates to research.
- Sponsor: When EPFL provides funding for an event or initiative. If EPFL also has another role (e.g., an EPFL expert gives a presentation at an event), then EPFL should still be listed as the sponsor for maximum transparency.
- Service provider: When EPFL supplies a service, much like a company, in an area that is not listed above.
- Founding member or co-founder: When EPFL helps found an initiative (such as E4S) or partnership.
- Scientific advisor: When one or more EPFL professors or other employees provide scientific consulting services. However, if the services are provided on a personal basis, then EPFL has no responsibility and its name and logo cannot be used.
- Co-manager or co-leader: When EPFL is involved in management-level decisions for a foundation, business or other organization.
If you know of a role that should be added to this list, please contact us at [email protected].