Types of Agreements

CU Boulder enters into many types of agreements to support sponsored projects. These agreements may or may not be funded. Agreement sponsors could be the federal government, foundations, other universities, or industry. These relationships are governed by terms defining each party’s rights and obligations.

Many sponsored project agreements received by CU Boulder are accepted under the signature authority of the Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG). These agreements, including incoming subagreements, usually require negotiation between CU Boulder and the sponsor and always require OCG's approval and signature.

Frequently Used Agreements

Information about the most common types of sponsored project agreements can be found on the pages listed below and in the navigation at right: 

Federal Grants & Contracts
Gifts
Master Agreements
Material Transfer Agreements
Non-disclosure Agreements
Data Transfer and Use Agreements
Service Agreements

Additional Resources

Industry & Foundation Relations (IFR) at CU Boulder connects local, national and international companies to the people, services, projects and resources they need to support business growth and development.

Venture Partners at CU Boulder supports research with expertise in patents, copyrights and licensing. Venture Partners at CU Boulder helps translate discovery into impact through intellectual property management services, and connects campus researchers with a variety of commercialization programs within CU Boulder and the community.