In addition to the ELI Center, '''The Research Administration Services''' facilitates and administers interdisciplinary research capacity growth and indirect cost recovery at Howard University. This includes integrated education and research strategies, professional development, and internal controls of sponsored activities.
=University Technology Transfer Functions=
'''The Intellectual Property Center '''is the central technology transfer resource for Howard University researchers, inventors and investors. While '''Howard University Trademarks''' works to promote, enhance and elevate the image of Howard University by authorizing the use of the university's name and logos on merchandise, Howard University requires that all individuals, organizations, departments and companies -both internal and external - obtain prior approval before using any Howard indicia.
Notable inventions from research conducted at Howard University include:
*'''Nanotechnology - Industrial Lubricants''': Metal Forming Fluids with Dispersed Nanoparticles for Improved Lubrication, by Mosleh, Mohsen, Ph.D. ''et al.'';*'''Electrical Engineering, Lighting Systems, LED Array Control''': Localized Distributed Control Method of LED Lighting Array and its Fixture, by Kim, Charles, Ph.D.; NS*'''Chemical Engineering, Clean Coal, Coal''': Process for Removal of Hazardous Air Pollutants from Coal, by Aluko, Mobolaji, Ph.D., ''et. Alal.''
Additionally, the Intellectual Property Center manages research outputs from several Howard University Institutions, these include:
*The Howard Nanoscale Science and Engineering Facility (HNF); and The Howard University Cancer Center;*The Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease; and Center for Energy Systems and Controls (CESaC);*The NOAA Center for Atmospheric Sciences (NCAS); and The Center for Drug Abuse Research (CDAR);*The Institute for Multimedia Applications (IMA); and The Collaborative Alcohol Research Center (CARC);*The Capstone Institute; and The Center for Pre-Professional Education;*The Center for Urban Progress (CUP); and The Howard University District of Columbia Small Business Development Center (DCSBDC); and*The National Minority AIDS Education and Training Center (NMAETC); and The Howard University Research Administration .
=University-Industry Collaboration=