Who Negotiates Research and Consultancy Agreements?
The Contracts Team review and negotiate research related contracts and agreements specific to grants, contract research and University consultancies on behalf of the University. You must ensure that you have and read and understood the terms and conditions of the agreement or contract and are able to comply with all its terms and conditions. If you are concerned about any terms and conditions of a grant or consultancy contract or agreement, discuss them with a Contracts Team member as soon as possible. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) makes the final decision about whether a contract or agreement will be signed. If the Contract or Agreement is inconsistent with University policy, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) will decide whether the contract or agreement will be accepted. Consideration is usually based on the level of risk and cost to the University.
