International Agreements

University faculty and staff are not permitted to complete (i.e., sign) any agreement with a foreign entity.

Type of Activity	When to Seek Guidance	Responsible Office
Type of ActivityResearch collaboration with foreign entity or person (funded or unfunded)	When to Seek GuidancePrior to the exchange of any information or deliverables under a scope of work	Responsible OfficeOffice of Sponsored Programs
Type of ActivityClinical Trials	When to Seek GuidancePrior to enrolling subjects	Responsible OfficeOffice of Sponsored Programs
Type of ActivityInternational academic partnership	When to Seek GuidancePrior to signing any Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or other agreement	Responsible OfficeOffice of Global Affairs
Type of ActivityMemorandum of Understanding (MOU) for reasons other than international academic partnership	When to Seek GuidancePrior to exchange of any information or activities	Responsible OfficeOffice of Sponsored Programs
Type of ActivityMaterial Transfer Agreements (MTA)	When to Seek GuidancePrior to the exchange of any materials	Responsible OfficeIntellectual Property Partners
Type of ActivityNon-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) or Confidentiality Agreements (CDA)	When to Seek GuidancePrior to the exchange of any confidential information	Responsible OfficeIntellectual Property Partners
Type of ActivityData Use Agreements	When to Seek GuidancePrior to the exchange of any data	Responsible OfficeOffice of Sponsored Programs, Procurement and School of Medicine (see guidance here)
Type of ActivityTeaming Agreements	When to Seek GuidancePrior to exchange of information or deliverables	Responsible OfficeOffice of Sponsored Programs
Type of ActivityPurchasing or leasing of equipment	When to Seek GuidancePrior to the transfer of equipment	Responsible OfficeProcurement