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An International Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is anÌýagreement that lists areas of possible joint activities, without creating financial obligations or committing resources. The purpose of an MOU is to acknowledge a formal, ongoing and strategic relationship between institutions that is intended to be long term, or to support a grant application.

For more information, please visit the Global Engagement Office's International Partnerships page.Ìý

Review and approvals needed at CUÌýÂ鶹ӰԺ:

• Review and approval of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation.ÌýPlease familiarize yourself with Research Integrity and Regulatory Compliance standards, including Export Controls, available on the Office of Research Integrity website.
• If funded research, approval by the is required.
• Send to the Office of International Education for review and sharing with the Office of Export Controls, and forward to University Counsel.
• University Counsel approval (if the parties use theÌýtemplateÌýapproved by university counsel, the approval process is quick and straight-forward).
• Review and approval by the Office of the Provost.
• Signature by the Chancellor Designee or Provost.

Timeline

Dependent on time of year; such an agreement can be approved in as little as a month.Ìý Non-standard language requires additional time for review.