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Research Contracts & Partnership Agreements
Western Research manages all contractual research agreements for the university's research community by drafting, negotiating and administering research contracts and agreements with our partners for the successful and beneficial outcomes of all parties.
We support researchers by:
- Meeting with researchers and partners to establish goals and mutual beneficial outcomes during the research planning phase;
- Establishing the appropriate type of agreement for your research partnership;
- Advising in budget development; and
- Setting up and routing internal approvals through the Research On Line Application system.
Types of Agreements and Contracts Supported
Contacts us for research contracts and partnership agreements including:
- Clinical study and trial agreements;
- Government, foundation, and not-for-profit organization contracts;
- Indigenous community and data sovereignty agreements.
- Industry contract research and services agreements;
- Inter-institutional agreements;
- Material transfer agreements;
- Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements; and
- Sub-grants and sub-contracts.
Western Research provides additional assistance related to ethics, animal care, Indigenous research, research security, conflict of interest and by connecting researchers to the relevant departments to obtain certifications and ensure program compliance.
Planning Your Partnership
1. Create a Research Plan
- Develop a research proposal or statement of work.
2. Develop a Budget
3. Submit a Research Project Information Form
- Submit with research plan and budget
Contact Us
Contact the researchcontracts@uwo.ca early in discussions with partners, or contact Caroline Calmettes, Director, Research Contracts to discuss your specific partnership project.