Standard Research Agreement Template for Australia

1. Student Involvement: Required when students will participate in the research project

2. Equipment and Facilities: Include when specific research equipment or facilities are provided by either party

3. Background IP License: Needed when parties are bringing significant background IP to the project

4. Commercialization Rights: Include when research has commercial potential requiring detailed commercialization terms

5. Data Management: Required when project involves significant data collection or sensitive data

6. Third Party Materials: Include when research relies on third party intellectual property or materials

7. Export Controls: Required for international collaboration or controlled technologies

8. Insurance Requirements: Include when specific insurance coverage is needed for high-risk research

1. Project Plan: Detailed methodology, milestones, and deliverables

2. Budget: Detailed breakdown of project costs and payment schedule

3. Background IP: List of existing IP being brought to the project by each party

4. Key Personnel: Details of researchers and their roles/responsibilities

5. Research Protocols: Specific research methodologies and procedures

6. Equipment Schedule: List of equipment to be used and its ownership/maintenance

7. Reporting Requirements: Format and frequency of progress reports

8. Approved Forms: Standard forms for project management (e.g., ethics approvals, consent forms)