Common use of Collaborative Research Clause in Contracts

Collaborative Research. The university encourages researchers to share information and to work in collaboration with others, where this is likely to advance the state of knowledge. Collaboration agreements between academic personnel and researchers at outside institutions, agencies, and companies must specify, in advance and in writing, how the process by which the rights to intellectual property arising out of the collaboration will be determined. The determination of rights shall be based on the extent and nature of the contribution, and not on differences in power or rank. The rights of students involved in research projects, particularly with respect to recognition and the assignment of grades must be protected. Where university facilities and/or funds administered by the university are involved, the university must be a party to the agreement. Any waiver or modification of rights requires informed consent.