Research Collaboration Agreement

/ˈriːsɜːrtʃ kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən əˈɡriːmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A legally binding contract between two or more parties to jointly conduct research and share resources, responsibilities, and results.
    The universities signed a research collaboration agreement to develop new renewable energy technologies.

Forms

  • research collaboration agreement
  • research collaboration agreements

Commentary

Typically outlines scope, funding, intellectual property rights, publication rights, and confidentiality; clarity in these areas helps prevent disputes during collaboration.

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