Master Agreements

Master Agreements may be developed for sponsored projects in which a sponsor expects to fund multiple projects or scopes of work (SOW) with CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ. These agreements contain terms and conditions that define the contractual relationship between CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ and the sponsor. They increase efficiency in:

  • Proposal submission
  • Project award
  • Negotiation
  • Execution
  • Post-award administration by campus units

An addendum or Task Order is created for each new project or Statement of Work to be awarded under a Master Agreement. Task Orders frequently contain the following information that is specific to each awarded project:

  • SOW
  • Budget, as applicable to Task Order type
  • Invoicing and payment requirements and timing
  • Principal Investigator (PI) and staffing
  • Schedules, milestones, and deliverables
  • Co-funding information (as applicable)
  • Background intellectual property information (as applicable)
  • Licensing options and considerations

CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ is concentrating efforts to establish Master Agreements with a variety of partners to help expedite the initiation and funding of sponsored projects.

Working with Existing Master Agreements

If you are interested in learning more about CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's existing industry Master Agreements, please contact the Project Management Office (PMO),  Industry & Foundation Relations (IFR), or the Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI). Once identified, your Proposal Analyst and Contract Officer at the Office of Contracts and Grants will assist you with engaging the sponsor for work under the applicable Master Agreement.Ìý

Developing New Master Agreements

Sponsors that desire a Master Agreement with CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ should contact the PMO, IFR , or NSI. These offices can help facilitate establishing a new industry partnership and connect companies to the services, expertise, and capabilities available at CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ.Ìý