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International Collaborative Agreement

Guidance

This document provides guidance for ºÚÁϵ¼º½ faculty, staff, and administrators on when and how to initiate an International Collaborative Agreement for research and sponsored programs. These agreements define the roles, responsibilities, and compliance obligations of ºÚÁϵ¼º½ and international partners, ensuring adherence to U.S. federal requirements and foreign legal frameworks.

When to Use the Agreement

An International Collaborative Agreement must be initiated when:

  • ºÚÁϵ¼º½ and a foreign institution/organization will jointly perform research or project activities.
  • The collaboration involves the exchange of research materials, data, or personnel across borders.
  • The project requires compliance with both U.S. and foreign legal/regulatory frameworks (e.g., export control, GDPR, foreign research ethics).

Initiating an International Collaborative Agreement

This process ensures that International Collaborative Agreements at ºÚÁϵ¼º½ comply with U.S. federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and foreign legal obligations, while protecting the interests of ºÚÁϵ¼º½ and its partners.

Timeline: Please allow 15–20 business days for drafting/review, as international agreements may involve extended negotiations and compliance checks. Projects involving IRB, IACUC, or international data protection approvals may require additional time.

  • Faculty/PI determines that the partnership involves an international collaborator.
  • Confirm the activity is not more appropriately covered by another agreement type (e.g., Subaward, MTA, DUA).

Email grants@nyit.edu with:

  • Project title and sponsor (if applicable).
  • Collaborating institution/organization name, country, and contact.
  • Description of collaboration, including cross-border exchanges of data, materials, or personnel.
  • Draft/template agreement if provided by collaborator.

  • OSPAR reviews and determines if an International Collaborative Agreement is required.
  • OSPAR coordinates with the Office of General Counsel for drafting/review.

  • OSPAR and general counsel assess export control, OFAC sanctions, data protection (e.g., GDPR), tax/employment law, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Faculty must provide documentation for any IRB/ethics approvals in the U.S. and abroad.

  • Legal negotiation occurs between ºÚÁϵ¼º½ and the collaborator’s legal/administrative office.
  • Issues addressed include data transfer mechanisms, intellectual property, dispute resolution, and compliance with foreign laws.

  • Faculty/staff are NOT authorized to sign on behalf of ºÚÁϵ¼º½.
  • Final agreements must be signed by ºÚÁϵ¼º½â€™s authorized institutional officials.
  • Collaboration may begin only after both parties have executed the agreement.

Key Contacts