Subject to change, Last Revision: 04/26/2024
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 definitive agreement in the future. Note: OIED/TCO also processes Industry Contracts that may not be related to research.
Ohio State faculty and staff employees cannot sign any agreement with legally binding terms and conditions on behalf of the university. Any such agreement must be set up as a contract between the outside institution or company and Ohio State and signed by a university official who has delegated signature authority to bind Ohio State to the terms.
Sponsored research refers to any research activity sponsored or funded by an external organization, including federal, state, or private organizations, for purposes of conducting research.
Each agreement is unique meaning processing time can vary depending on:
Download the Confidentiality (CDA) or Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) flowchart
The acronym list refers to a previous organizational structure and correlates to the downloadable flowchart. Not all acronyms are used in the flowchart. For specific assistance contact your sponsored program officer.
Article ID: 49
Created: June 4, 2024
Last Updated: July 30, 2024
Online URL: https://ohiostateresearch.knowledgebase.co/article/confidentiality-40;cda-41;-or-non-disclosure-agreement-40;nda-41;-49.html