Foundations have a long tradition of supporting research conducted by academic institutions. However, with government funding shrinking and philanthropy taking more outcome-driven approaches, priorities are shifting. Use the information in this toolkit to help you craft agreements with universities that best serve the needs and interests of all parties.
Here we offer sample agreements from three different foundations that represent varying approaches, priorities, and levels of complexity. We've also included templates that address access to research tools, milestones and deliverables, progress reporting, confidential disclosure, materials transfer, and research consortia. Produced with generous support from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.
Tools You Can Use
CHDI Agreement Templates
Source: CHDI
Model Provisions for Disease Foundations and Research Institutions
Source: FasterCures
Chordoma Foundation Grant Award Letter
Source: Chordoma Foundation
Michael J. Fox Foundation Agreement Template
Source: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Sample Funder Addendum: Access to Research Tools
Source: FasterCures
Michael J. Fox Foundation Milestones and Deliverables
Source: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Annual Progress Report Template
Source: Melanoma Research Alliance
Confidential Disclosure Agreement for Research Consortium
Source: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Choose an MTA: The MTA Toolkit
Source: Association of University Technology Managers
Consortium Master Collaboration Agreement
Source: Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute
