Agreement Types

There are several types of research-related agreements that researchers, faculty, and administrators may encounter. They vary by the goal and nature of the engagement, as well as the identity of the other party. Principal Investigators and research staff should check with their department/SPA office BEFORE signing any type of agreement, as the agreement may require review by the OGC, OTD, or other University office. This includes, but is not limited to collaboration, consulting or related service agreements (involving faculty...

Data Use Agreement (DUA)

Originally issued: 5/24/2013
Last revised: 4/4/2022
PDF version of DUA Incoming Data Process

A Data Use Agreement (DUA) is a binding contract between organizations governing the transfer and use of data. The transfer of data between organizations is common in the research community. When the data is confidential, proprietary, or...

Participation Agreements

Each person performing research at Harvard should sign either the Harvard University Participation Agreement (PA) or Visitor Participation Agreement (VPA), as applicable. For information on who should sign which form, see the ...

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

What is an MOU?

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is an agreement between two or more parties/institutions. MOUs are not legally binding, but serve to document each collaborator’s expectations or intentions. The Office of Regulatory Affairs and Research Compliance is responsible for reviewing, negotiating and approving the draft MOU before final approval by the Dean.

To learn more about MOUs or if you would like to obtain a Harvard Chan School MOU...

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Agreements

Agreement Types

Data Use Agreement (DUA)

Participation Agreements

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

What is an MOU?

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