Commercial Projects with a Non-University Entity

Taking leave for a commercial opportunity outside of IU

IU supports select commercialization efforts for its employees, including startup opportunities and  development of software applications, among others. We provide basic personnel and benefit program protections for employees with these ambitions, pending approval of your department head, responsibility center (RC) head, and vice president, chancellor, or provost. 

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