An example of a policy developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians National Research Network (AAFP NRN) to facilitate collaboration with others. This document describes basic principles followed when conducting research funded by industry sponsors - including overarching guidelines, statistical analysis, publication, research grants and collaborative projects, and intellectual property. Click here to download.
Courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians National Research Network (AAFP NRN).  http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/clinical/research/natnet.html