The university of georgia research foundation (research foundation) is organized to fulfill broad scientific, literary, educational, and charitable purposes and operates to enhance the mission of the university of georgia (university) of teaching, research, and public service. The research foundation contributes to the research function of the university by securing research contracts, grants, and awards from individuals, institutions, private organizations, and government agencies for the performance of sponsored research in the various university colleges, schools, departments, and other units. In the intellectual property administration agreement, the board of regents of the university system of georgia authorized the research foundation to serve as the official recipient of ALL research contracts, grants, and awards for the conduct of sponsored research at the university.