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