Below is a list of additional contracts the BOPU team reviews and negotiates, which includes definitions of each contract and links to forms and resources as applicable.
Material/Data Use Transfer Agreements (MTA/DUA)
A Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) or Data Use Agreement (DUA) is a contract that establishes terms and conditions governing the transfer of research-related materials or data between GW and another institution or company. An MTA or DUA between a providing entity and a receiving entity should be fully-executed before any materials or data are sent or received.
MTAs/DUAs In (Receiving Materials/Data)
An MTA or DUA must be completed when a GW PI has requested materials or data from another entity. Typically, the providing entity will provide its own MTA/DUA template for GW’s review and execution.
All MTAs or DUAs should be forwarded to the Sr. Contracting Officer for review. For each MTA/DUA, the PI must submit a MTA-DUA Intake Form detailing the specifics of the transfer. Following negotiation of the terms and conditions of the MTA/DUA, if necessary, the Sr. Contracting Officer will obtain signature or email approval from the PI. Following the execution of the MTA/DUA, which includes the signature of an authorized institutional signatory, the Sr. Contracting Officer will notify the PI so that the PI can follow up with the providing entity regarding specific transfer arrangements.
MTAs/DUAs Out (Providing Materials/Data)
An MTA or DUA must be completed when a GW PI desires to send materials or data to a researcher at another entity. In these instances, a GW/MFA/Hospital MTA/DUA template will be sent to the receiving entity for review and execution. GW may choose to utilize its MTA/DUA template or, for material transfers, it may choose to utilize a Uniform Biological Materials Transfer Agreement (UBMTA), if appropriate. For each MTA/DUA, the PI must submit a MTA-DUA Intake Form detailing the specifics of the transfer.
MTA/DUA Form
Service Agreements
A Service Agreement is a contract that establishes terms and conditions governing the delivery of research related health care services. BOPU is able to construct and negotiate Service Agreements with other parties when the services provided are related to a clinical research project.
Consulting Agreements
A Consulting Agreement is a contract that establishes terms and conditions governing the delivery of clinical research related consulting services. BOPU will only review and negotiate a consulting agreement if the PI confirms the consulting services will be conducted during his/her time at GW/MFA and a net benefit exists to GW to further its research activities.
Collaboration Agreements
A Collaboration Agreement is a contract that establishes terms and conditions governing for a distinctive arrangement, where other standard agreement types may not be suitable. BOPU is able to construct and negotiate research Collaboration Agreements with other parties.
Amendments
An amendment is a formal or official change made to a contract or other legal document. BOPU is able to construct and negotiate amendments to existing agreements with other parties.
Subcontracts/Subawards
Subcontracts and subawards are contract mechanisms used when the intent is to have another institution or party carry out an integral portion of a project’s scope of work. The subcontract is a formalized agreement that spells out the fiscal arrangements, defines the scope of work to be performed by the subcontractor, and flows down the appropriate terms and conditions of the prime award to the subrecipient.
Grant Agreements
BOPU reviews all clinical research related grant agreements to ensure compliance with GW/MFA/Hospital guidelines and all applicable laws.
BOPU reviews grant agreements funded by the following sponsor types:
- Federal
- Foundation
- Associations/Societies
- District of Columbia
- State
Master Research Agreements
GW Medical Faculty Associates has negotiated universal and master agreements with several private research sponsors. Master agreements streamline the contract negotiating process since contract terms have already been agreed upon by the sponsor and GW Medical Faculty Associates. Contact the Sr. Contracting Officer in BOPU for more information about the companies which support our work through Master Agreements.