An unfunded agreements is an agreement that addresses specific needs, often related to a sponsored project, but is not a funding instrument; that is, UMB is not awarded sponsored funds via the agreement nor does it award project funding to the other party. At UMB, three offices handle and approve unfunded agreements associated with collaborations and sponsored programs. All have an approval process and require an authorized official signature.
| Unfunded Agreement Type | Approval Mechanism | Review/negotiation | Signature |
|---|---|---|---|
| International MOU, Affiliation Agreement or Exchange Agreement | Global Hub | University Counsel or designee | UMB President or designee |
| MOU with US organization | Kuali Research | SPA | SPA |
| Material Transfer Agreement | UMBiz | CCT | CCT |
| CDA, DUA, Equipment Loan Agreement with commercial (for-profit) partner | UMBiz | CCT | CCT |
| CDA, DUA, Equipment Loan Agreement with not-for-profit partner | Kuali Research | SPA | SPA |
| Teaming Agreement | Kuali Research | SPA | SPA |
| Consortium Agreement (Multi-party) | Kuali Research | SPA | SPA |
| Visitor (Visiting Scientist) Agreement (incoming visitors) | Form signed by Chair or Director | SPA | SPA |
Contacts:
SPA: SPA-Contracts@umaryland.edu except Visiting Scientist Agreements for incoming visitors.
Global Hub: globalhub@umaryland.edu
Acronyms and Resources
CCT: Center for Clinical Trials and Corporate Contracts
CDA: Confidential Disclosure Agreement (may also be called: Confidentiality Agreement, Non-disclosure Agreement, Secrecy Agreement)
DUA: Data Transfer/Sharing/Use Agreement
UMB Policy Regarding Ownership, Management, and Sharing of Research Data
Kuali Research: User must have PI roles or Pre-award Department roles in Kuali Research to initiate a proposal and route the unfunded agreement. Contact your department administrator or your SPA Team for more information.
MOU: Memorandum of Understanding