Types of Agreements

The Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ enters into many types of agreements to support sponsored projects. These agreements may or may not be funded. Sponsors could be the federal government, foundations, other universities, or industry. These relationships are governed by terms defining each party’s rights and obligations. The intention of the parties and associated terms determine the type of agreement and signature authority.

Many sponsored project agreements received by Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder are accepted under the signature authority of the Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG). These agreements, including incoming subagreements, usually require negotiation between Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulderÌýand the sponsor,Ìýand always require OCG'sÌýapproval and signature.

Frequently Used Agreements

Information about the most commonÌýtypes of sponsored project agreementsÌýcan be found on the pages listed below and in the navigation at right:Ìý

Additional Resources

Industry & Foundation Relations (IFR) at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder connects local, national, and international companies to the people, services, projects, and resources they need to support business growth and development.

Venture Partners at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulderÌýsupportsÌýsponsored projects with expertise in patents, copyrights, and licensing. Venture Partners at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder helps translate discovery into impact through intellectual property management services. They also connect campus personnel with a variety of commercialization programs within Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulderÌýand the community.Ìý