Research agreements between the University and outside entities come in many forms 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 by creating, negotiating and executing these agreements, 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.

Each team member’s portfolio is available on the SPS Agreements Contacts page. Actionable items (draft agreements/amendments or requests for drafting) may be sent to spscontracts@uconn.edu. Bring us in early. We are here to help!