Master Agreements

Master鈥疉greements may be developed for either research or services in which a sponsor expects to fund multiple projects or scope of works (SOW) with CU Boulder over an extended period of time. These agreements contain agreed-upon terms and conditions of a basic contractual relationship between CU Boulder and a sponsor. Master Agreements are intended to result in increased efficiency in proposal processing, project award, negotiation, and post-award administration for departments and institutes.

Once a鈥疢aster Agreement is in place, an addendum or task order is created for each new project or SOW to be awarded under the Master Agreement. An addendum or task order frequently contains the following for each specific project:

  • SOW to be conducted and associated budget
  • Payment obligations and timing
  • Management of the project
  • Staffing of the project
  • Schedules, milestones, and deliverables
  • Co-funding information (if any)
  • Background intellectual property information (if any)
  • Licensing options and considerations

CU Boulder is鈥痗oncentrating鈥痚fforts to establish master agreements with a variety of partners to help expedite the initiation and funding of research, student鈥痑nd student projects.

Working with Existing Master Agreements

If you are interested in learning more about CU Boulder's鈥痚xisting industry master agreements and how you may connect to these sponsors, please contact鈥Industry & Foundation Relations (IFR), or the鈥National Security Initiative (NSI)鈥痶o be provided with鈥痯otential opportunities and 鈥渕atchmaking鈥 based upon your current or planned research portfolio.鈥疻hen identified, your OCG Contract Officer will assist you with engaging the Sponsor for work under the applicable Master Agreement.听

Developing New Master Agreements

Sponsors whom desire鈥痑 Master Agreement or who are potential candidates for a鈥痬aster agreement with CU Boulder should contact鈥痶he Project Management Office, Industry & Foundation Relations鈥痮r the鈥National Security Initiative. IFR鈥痑nd NSI can help researchers facilitate establishing a new industry partnership and connect companies to the services, expertise and capabilities available at CU Boulder.听