Contracts and Agreements
Through research contracts and agreements with industry, government, other universities or community partners, researchers can gain access to facilities, technology, a wide network to share research results, and collaborations with other researchers and professionals.
The Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) offers guidance to researchers establishing research-related contracts or agreements. To find out who to reach out to for contract needs, see Contact Us.
Learn more about the different agreements and see samples:
Types of Agreements
See common types of contracts and agreements, including sample documents:
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For non-leveraged projects (e.g., funds from a partner only). Download a sample agreement (PDF).
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For leveraged projects (e.g., NSERC Alliance or MITACS programs). Download a sample agreement (PDF).
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For the exchange of confidential information at the beginning of a research agreement. Download a sample agreement (PDF).
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For transferring materials between institutions. Download a sample agreement* (DOC).
*Template developed by the Association of University Technology Managers.
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For transferring data between institutions. Download a sample agreement (PDF).
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For research projects that require the transfer of funds to and from another institution as part of an existing research agreement. Visit our Sub-Contracts page.
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For when a Carleton employee renders a service and provides results to a client. Download a sample agreement (PDF).
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- A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is a nonbinding agreement between two or more parties outlining the terms and details of an understanding, including each party’s requirements and responsibilities. An MOU is often the first stage in the formation of a formal contract. MOUs are not legally binding, but are viewed as serious documents by the law. In many jurisdictions, an MOU is the same as a letter of intent, which is a nonbinding agreement stating a binding agreement will soon follow or that the parties agree to work together towards a common goal.
- For a general MOU template, email ips@cunet.carleton.ca.
- For international collaboration MOUs for multi-country projects, email carleton.international@carleton.ca.
Be prepared with your research plan:
Outline your research plans, including objectives, activities, timeframes, and total required budget. To enhance your plan, reference our Planning and Managing Research Expenses page.
Contact Us
Reach out to us early in the process so we can discuss your contract requirements:
Tri-Agency and Canadian Foundation Agreements
Includes: Guidance related to inter-institutional contracts for CIHR/NSERC/NFRF/SSHRC and Canadian foundations
Industry Agreements
Includes: Guidance around contracts for partnerships with industry, government departments, other universities and community partners
International-Based Agreements
Includes: Prime agreements, Request for Proposal for international contracts, and international sub-awards
Ethics Agreements
Includes: Research compliance for projects involving humans, animals and biohazards