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International Agreements


University faculty and staff are not permitted to complete (i.e., sign) any agreement with a foreign entity.  Review the below chart for the appropriate agreement and office for your activity. 


 
Type of Activity When to Seek Guidance Responsible Office
Research collaboration with foreign entity or person (funded or unfunded)
Prior to the exchange of any information or deliverables under a scope of work Office of Sponsored Programs
Clinical Trials
Prior to enrolling subjects
Office of Sponsored Programs
International academic partnership Prior to signing any Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or other agreement Office of Global Affairs
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for reasons other than international academic partnership Prior to exchange of any information or activities Office of Sponsored Programs
Material Transfer Agreements (MTA) Prior to the exchange of any materials  Intellectual Property Partners
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) or Confidentiality Agreements (CDA) Prior to the exchange of any confidential information Intellectual Property Partners
Data Use Agreements Prior to the exchange of any data Office of Sponsored Programs, Procurement and School of Medicine (see guidance  here)
Teaming Agreements Prior to exchange of information or deliverables Office of Sponsored Programs
Purchasing or leasing of equipment
Prior to the transfer of equipment
Procurement