Research agreements between the University and outside entities come in many form and serve a wide array of purposes. They cover applied research, evaluation, training, demonstrations, material transfers, confidentiality terms and data use, intellectual property, and more.

Through these agreements, we partner with a wide array of entities, both governmental (local, state and federal) and private (corporate and non-profit).

Sponsored Program Services (SPS) has two Contracts Teams to assist you in creating, negotiating and executing these agreements by facilitating discussion and negotiating terms. The Federal Contracts Team focuses on agreements that involve federal funding sources or flow-through federal funding. The State, Corporate & Foundation Contracts Team focuses on agreements that are funded by state/local governments as well as industry and non-profit entities.

Both Contract Teams can be contacted at spscontracts@uconn.edu. Bring us in early. We are here to help!