Visiting Researcher Agreement
Research Collaboration Agreement is primarily utilized when two universities want to collaborate on a research project and they do not have third-party funding to support large research expenses. This agreement usually details each party’s responsibilities for the project and provides for joint publication of research results. This type of agreement can also be utilized when the two institutions are seeking preliminary data to apply for joint research funding.
To request a research collaboration agreement, you should send the following information to the Business Development Office:
- The name and address of the collaborating institution;
- The name and contact information for the PI with whom you are working;
- A statement or work describing the activities that each institution will perform; and
- The source of funding you will utilize to conduct your share of the research.
Departmental approval for research collaborations is recommended and your department may require that you prepare a sample budget of estimated expenses.