Updated Standard Research Contract

The standard research agreements have been updated. Significant changes have been made to the following sections:

  • Cost Principles (Changes in the agreements for Commercial Organizations only)
  • Payment
  • Reports
  • Equipment and Instrumentation
  • Rights in Data, Patents, and Copyrights: Public Use
  • Patent and Copyright Indemnity (NEW SECTION)
  • Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (NEW SECTION)
  • Termination of Contract
  • Minority Business Enterprise Policy and Obligation
  • Ohio Elections Law
  • Ohio Ethics Law Requirements
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    To view the changes, please click on the below links. All changes are marked in red text with clarifying comments in blue text. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 614-644-8135 or via email at research@dot.state.oh.us.

    Educational Org WITH Federal Funds - Updated Aug 2007.pdf

    Commercial Org WITH Federal Funds - Updated Aug 2007.pdf

    Commercial Org WITHOUT Federal Funds - Updated Aug 2007.pdf

    Educational Org WITHOUT Federal Funds - Updated Aug 2007.pdf