Common use of Visiting Scholar/Researcher Responsibilities Clause in Contracts

Visiting Scholar/Researcher Responsibilities. The Visiting Scholar/Researcher shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by the Visiting Scholar/Researcher under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, wages, fringe benefits, medical expenses, insurance and travel and living expenses. Any taxes due the State of Texas or the United States shall be the direct responsibility of the Visiting Scholar/Researcher. The Visiting Scholar/Researcher will arrange, obtain, and maintain the necessary nonimmigrant visa (if applicable) to be a Visiting Scholar/Researcher at UTRGV. UTRGV will reasonably assist as called upon in this regard. The Visiting Scholar/Researcher hereby gives UTRGV permission to inquire into his/her education, references, driving record, employment, volunteer history, and criminal background. The Visiting Scholar/Researcher further gives permission to the holder of such records to release the same to UTRGV. The Visiting Scholar/Researcher understands that UTRGV will only use this information for the purpose of this Agreement. The Visiting Scholar/Researcher will be subject to and required to comply with all the terms and conditions found in this Agreement, all applicable rules, policies, regulations and requirements of UTRGV and The University of Texas System Board of Regents' Rules and Regulations, and all applicable State and Federal laws, including, but not limited to, those relating to confidentiality, export controls, conflicts of interest, ethical behavior, equal opportunity, compliance, safety, health, and conduct. In addition, the Visiting Scholar/Researcher shall perform the responsibilities required by this Agreement in a professional manner commensurate with his/her role at UTRGV. This Agreement shall not be construed to create a relationship of partners, brokers, employees, servants or agents between the parties. During the term of this Agreement, Visiting Scholar/Researcher shall remain an employee of his/her home institution, [Name of Employer], at all times.

Visiting Scholar/Researcher Responsibilities. The Visiting Scholar/Researcher shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by the Visiting Scholar/Researcher under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, wages, fringe benefits, medical expenses, insurance and travel and living expenses. Any taxes due the State of Texas or the United States shall be the direct responsibility of the Visiting Scholar/Researcher. The Visiting Scholar/Researcher will arrange, obtain, and maintain the necessary nonimmigrant visa (if applicable) to be a Visiting Scholar/Researcher at UTRGV. UTRGV will reasonably assist as called upon in this regard. The Visiting Scholar/Researcher hereby gives UTRGV permission to inquire into his/her education, references, driving record, employment, volunteer history, and criminal background. The Visiting Scholar/Researcher further gives permission to the holder of such records to release the same to UTRGV. The Visiting Scholar/Researcher understands that UTRGV will only use this information for the purpose of this Agreement. The Visiting Scholar/Researcher will be subject to and required to comply with all the terms and conditions found in this Agreement, all applicable rules, policies, regulations and requirements of UTRGV and The University of Texas System Board of Regents' Rules and Regulations, and all applicable State and Federal laws, including, but not limited to, those relating to confidentiality, export controls, conflicts of interest, ethical behavior, equal opportunity, compliance, safety, health, and conduct. In addition, the Visiting Scholar/Researcher shall perform the responsibilities required by this Agreement in a professional manner commensurate with his/her role at UTRGV. This Agreement shall not be construed to create a relationship of partners, brokers, employees, servants or agents between the parties. During the term of this Agreement, Visiting Scholar/Researcher shall remain an employee of his/her home institution, [Name of Visiting Scholar/Researcher’s Employer], at all times.