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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Research Guidelines

When used ethically and responsibly, AI-assisted technologies and tools can rapidly accelerate research progress and scholarly work. To protect the integrity of research, AI must be used in accordance with relevant discipline, journal, and/or sponsor... Read More

Clinical Services Agreement

Subject to change, Last Revision: 04/26/2024 Overview A written agreement between the governing authority of an existing or proposed provider of services and another organization separate from the provider of services for the purpose of obtaining... Read More

Confidentiality (CDA) or Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Subject to change, Last Revision: 04/26/2024 Overview A contract by which one or more parties agree not to disclose confidential information to other parties, as a necessary part of doing business together. May be temporary and replaced by a... Read More

Data Use Agreement

Subject to change, Last Revision: 04/26/2024 Overview A contractual document used for the transfer of data that has been developed by nonprofit, government, or private industry, where the data is nonpublic or is otherwise subject to some... Read More

End User License Agreement (Inbound)

Subject to change, Last Revision: 04/26/2024 Overview Terms and Conditions that govern use of a product or software. Inbound Agreements refer to agreements where Ohio State is the licensee. Important Notes Ohio State faculty and staff employees... Read More

Equipment Use/Lease Agreement

Subject to change, Last Revision: 04/26/2024 Overview A legal contract that allows a lessee to lease a piece of equipment from the owner or lessor. Important Notes Ohio State faculty and staff employees cannot sign any agreement with legally... Read More

Federal Cooperative R&D Agreement (CRADA)

Subject to change, Last Revision: 04/26/2024 Overview A formal agreement between one or more federal research laboratories and one or more nonfederal parties under which the government, through its laboratories, provides personnel, services,... Read More

Gift Agreement

Subject to change, Last Revision: 04/26/2024 Overview A written agreement between the governing authority of an existing or proposed provider of services and another organization separate from the provider of services for the purpose of obtaining... Read More

Lab/Bench Facilities 3rd Party Use Agreement

Subject to change, Last Revision: 04/26/2024 Overview A request to use Ohio State space, including lab space, for less than 1 year. Important Notes Ohio State faculty and staff employees cannot sign any agreement with legally binding terms and... Read More

Master Research Agreement (MRA)

Subject to change, Last Revision: 04/26/2024 Overview A university-wide master research agreement, covering all colleges, typically effective multiple years, under which multiple research agreements are conducted pursuant to specific statements of... Read More

Material Transfer Agreement

Subject to change, Last Revision: 04/26/2024 Overview A university-wide master research agreement, covering all colleges, typically effective multiple years, under which multiple research agreements are conducted pursuant to specific statements of... Read More

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Subject to change, Last Revision: 04/26/2024 Overview Usually a non-legally binding agreement signals the willingness of the parties to move forward with a definitive agreement. Use should be minimal; not to be confused with term sheets. In this... Read More

Model Rights Agreement

Subject to change, Last Revision: 04/26/2024 Overview An agreement containing the intellectual property rights, responsibilities, obligations between institutional partners and federally sponsored research. Used for the Small Business Technology... Read More

Research Collaboration Agreement (RCA)

Subject to change, Last Revision: 04/26/2024 Overview For contemplated collaborative research project between two or more parties, each funding their own portion of the project, with no funding being exchanged between the parties. Important Notes... Read More

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