![]() ![]() If a MOU is the appropriate agremeent type, GEO will draft the MOU using our approved campus template (or review the partner's draft) in order to ensure the language meets UCOP and UC Berkeley policies governing international agreements, including, but not limited to:.GEO will evaluate the partnership and ensure the MOU is the appropriate agreement type.All MOU's require, at a minimum, a UC Berkeley faculty or unit sponsor in order to proceed, in addition to review from the Global Engagement Office. Note that the initating unit is responsible for ensuring the relevant Dean (for academic units) or Vice Chancellor for Research (for research units) is aware of the potential MOU and supports the partnership. Initiating unit should submit a MOU request form to the Global Engagement Office (GEO).Initating unit should consider UC Berkeley's Principles of International Engagement to ensure that international partnerships are aligned with the university’s mission. UC Berkeley academic unit (School, College, Department, Organized Research Unit, etc.) should contact relevant counterpart at the foreign institution to ascertain mutual interest in establishing a MOU. Determine if the MOU has appropriate support from UC Berkeley and the external partner: Please note that non-binding MOUs with international corporations or industries are discouraged and rarely approved, as the best practice is to enter directly into a binding agreement with clear terms and deliverables.ġ.Following a coordinated escalation protocol (CalNet ID login required) with research administration and compliance to ensure higher risk collaborations are appropriately reviewed, including countries of concern.Reviewing legal language and consulting general counsel, legal affairs, and contracting units as appropriate.Following UCOP, UC Berkeley, and federal regulations related to working with foreign entities.Ensuring a non-binding MOU is the appropriate agreement type, and determining the campus signatory (Deans, Department Chairs, and faculty are not authorized to sign international MOUs).All potential new international MOUs must first be vetted by the Global Engagement Office. ![]() Non-binding MOUs are typically undertaken with international universities, governmental, or research organizations for diplomatic purposes and to promote mutual goodwill. ![]()
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