Agreements

In addition to research awards, there are other agreements at Case Western Reserve University that may be required to execute the objectives of a research project—regardless of funding. 

This Contract Responsibility Chart helps you find the appropriate point-of-contact for various agreements and contracts. 

Types of Agreements

Data Use and Material Transfer Agreements

Data Use Agreements (DUAs) establish the legal terms and conditions of the transfer and use of research data. Contact cwru-dua@case.edu, or read more about DUAs.

Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) are for the unfunded transfer of tangible research assets to be used for the recipient’s research own purposes. Contact cwru-mta@case.edu, or read more about MTAs.

Non-Disclosure Agreements

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a legally binding contract that establishes a confidential relationship. The party or parties signing the agreement agree that sensitive information they may obtain will not be made available to others. Occasionally collaborators want to enter into a NDA prior to beginning discussions with CWRU faculty or staff about a potential or ongoing research project or collaboration. The Office of General Counsel or the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) negotiates these agreements on behalf of the university and person needing the NDA. Please contact Daniel Pendergast at djp8@case.edu with questions or to determine who should negotiate your NDA. To learn more about NDAs, visit TTO Forms and Policies. 

Industry Agreements 

If you are interested in working with industry, please reach out to Kolt Codner at kxc963@case.edu to discuss your research project.