MATERIAL TRANSFER AGREEMENTS – OUTGOING MATERIALS

What do I need to send to ORD?

• Complete the MTA Questionnaire (outgoing) 
• Include the Recipient contact name, phone/fax numbers, e-mail address
• Provide IRB approval documentation when required (e.g., for transfer of specimens)

What happens after I submit this information? 

• ORD:
  • Notifies the PI that the request was received in ORD
  • Reviews the questionnaire for disclosed inventions, licenses, research agreements, etc. 
  • Contacts the PI if additional information is needed
  • If the material falls under an existing license or research agreement, special review by the Technology Commercialization section of ORD may be required
  • Prepares the appropriate agreement
  • Obtains the appropriate signatures from the PI and for ORD
  • Forwards to the Recipient organization for execution

When will the agreement be signed?

• If ORD has all the required information, the MTA will be prepared for signature within 10 business days after receipt of the request.  The PI will be notified of any delay.
• Negotiations with the Recipient organization may be necessary to resolve agreement issues
• The PI will be notified when the fully signed agreement is received from the Recipient organization

Status 

• Contact  MTA@ordmail.umaryland.edu or call 410-706-1187 for information.

Who keeps the original agreement?  

• The original agreement is retained by ORD
• The PI will receive a copy of the MTA.

When do I ship the materials requested? 

• The PI and Recipient are responsible for arranging shipment
• The materials may be shipped after the PI is notified that ORD has received the fully signed agreement from the Recipient organization