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What is a Material Transfer Agreement?
A Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) governs the transfer of biological, chemical, archeological and other materials from one organization to another. Usually the materials in question are proprietary and are not otherwise available, and they are provided for a specific research purpose under the restrictions that are outlined in the MTA. These agreements cover transfers of material from other institutions or corporations to 間眅埶AV, as well as transfers from 間眅埶AV to other institutions and corporations. Like all agreements involving 間眅埶AV, MTAs undergo unique internal approval procedures before they can be finalized.
間眅埶AV is a signatory to the泭AUTM Uniform Biological MTA Master Agreement泭and in appropriate cases will deal with other signatories through an Implementing Letter.
Download:泭Material Transfer Agreement Application Form
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Outgoing material
For outgoing material, an 間眅埶AV researcher should submit a泭Material Transfer Agreement Application Form泭to Research Services (ors@sfu.ca). Thereafter, the 間眅埶AV researcher either:
- Obtains a standard MTA from泭Research Services and sends it to their colleague at the receiving institution, or
- Requests that MTA be prepared and sent by泭Research Services in consultation with the 間眅埶AV researcher.
When the MTA has been signed by 間眅埶AV and the receiving institution, the 間眅埶AV researcher will be advised that the transfer of material can proceed.
Note: In situations where identical outgoing material is routinely sent under the standard MTA,泭Research Services is usually involved only when an agreement is to be signed or when the receiving institution requests changes to the standard MTA.
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Incoming material
For incoming material, the institution providing the material to 間眅埶AV will usually forward a copy of its own standard MTA to the 間眅埶AV researcher who is to receive the material. When an 間眅埶AV researcher receives such an agreement, they should review its terms to confirm that the terms of use for the material are acceptable. A copy of the agreement should be forwarded, together with a completed泭Material Transfer Agreement Application Form, to泭Research Services (ors@sfu.ca). Research Services will review the agreement and contact the providing institution if any changes or clarifications are required. When the terms of the agreement are acceptable to the 間眅埶AV researcher and Research Services, the agreement can then be signed for 間眅埶AV by the Director of Research Services. Usually the 間眅埶AV researcher is also required to sign as receiving scientist. After the agreement has been signed by 間眅埶AV and the providing institution, the materials are sent by the providing institution directly to the 間眅埶AV researcher.