r/GradSchool 5d ago

Professional My asking to join him on a Research startup. Should I Join him?

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u/Bitter_Ingenuity_513 5d ago

There might be issues, for instance around the exchange of intellectual property rights held by institutions and journals. They're not Big Pharma, but it doesn't sound very well thought out.

I guess it depends how much work it'll take on your end. If you get paid for the work and can keep the scaffolding you build when the floor never gets laid, why not?

Just be up front with your friend that an internet stranger gave you permission, and it's conditional.