Agreements
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Non Funded Agreements
Some research-related agreements with outside entities don't include funding, but still must go through the standard institutional reviews, negotiation, and approvals.
The University of Louisville and the outside entity are the only contractual parties in these agreements. The lead researcher or principal investigator (PI) will sign only acknowledging that they have read and understand their responsibilities but will not be a contractual party.
Only those individuals who have specific authorization and received a signed letter from the University granting signature authority are permitted to sign contracts binding the University. Individual researchers or PIs cannot sign on behalf of the University.
Types of Agreements
Material Transfer Agreements
A material transfer agreement (MTA) is the contractual instrument used to define the terms and conditions for the exchange of research materials, such as cell lines, proteins, chemicals, and plant varieties. In accordance with the UofL IP Policy, MTA
Non-Disclosure Agreements
Nondisclosure Agreements allow collaborators, companies and researchers to discuss and share business and technical information, such as unpublished data, unpatented technologies or research plans, without fear that the information will be shared.
Collaboration Agreements
Collaboration Agreements are agreements that usually cover the use of materials, confidentiality and ownership of IP around a specific joint project where one or more parties are working collaboratively.
Memorandums of Understanding
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) often referred to as a is usually a non-binding agreement that outlines each party's intentions to work together or outlines the anticipated roles and responsibilities of a potential future endeavor.
Data Use Agreements
A Data Use Agreement (DUA) is a contract used for the transfer of non-public data that is subject to restrictions on its use. DUAs cover the details of the exchange and the level of protections necessary to secure the data.