These documents can be downloaded by clicking on the Download button on the left. The selection of the type of agreement to use is important. It is not just a matter of choice, but often a matter of law, regulation, or policy.
Different situations require specific types of agreements and actions.
Regardless of the type of agreement, the subject area must be within the mission of the specific Laboratory entering into the agreement. Sometimes, only one type of agreement permits a desired outcome. Listed below are some of the agreements used in technology transfer. Both of these agreements have incoming funds from the cooperator. In trust agreements ARS receives some or all of the funds upon initiation of the research.