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Overview
The nature of research is such that new discoveries
build on previous research. For this process to continue, it is often
necessary to share research materials and data with other researchers.
The way institutions share research materials and data is by way of
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Definition
An MTA is a contract between institutions
that dictates the terms of transfer of research materials from the
donor institution to the recipient. The purpose of the MTA is to protect
the intellectual property rights, as well as other rights, of the
provider while permitting research with the material to proceed.
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The University
As part of its mission to disseminate its
research for the benefit of the public, the University of Minnesota
strongly supports the use of material transfers. The University's
goal is to enable University researchers to proceed with their research,
ensure that researchers are free to publish all of their findings,
and enable research results to be advanced. The University wants its
researchers to be free to conduct more research or reduce their findings
to clinical practice without unnecessary interference, while protecting
them and the University from entangling legal restrictions and liabilities.
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Caution
It is extremely important that researchers
advise the MTA coordinators in Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA)
of all projects, sponsors, linked projects, intellectual property,
or any other commitments or ties relating to the sharing of research
material. SPA will ask for the project CUFS number (on the MTARF form)
in order to review the sponsor grant for terms that might conflict
with the proposed MTA. |
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For more
MTA information or assistance, contact:
Duane Oyen, MTA Coordinator,
at 612 625-8826
e-mail:
doyen@umn.edu
Mailing Address:
SPA MTA Coordinator, 450 McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 |
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