Research Contract Template for Germany

1. Human Subjects Protection: Required when research involves human participants, including ethics committee approvals

2. Material Transfer: Include when physical materials or specimens are exchanged

3. Equipment Usage: Required when specific research equipment or facilities are shared

4. Third-Party Collaborators: Include when external collaborators or subcontractors are involved

5. Commercial Exploitation: Include when there's potential for commercial application of research results

6. Export Control: Required when research involves internationally controlled materials or data

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

8. Quality Assurance: Required for research requiring specific quality standards or certifications

1. Research Protocol: Detailed technical description of research methodology and procedures

2. Budget Breakdown: Detailed financial planning including cost categories and payment schedules

3. Project Timeline: Detailed timeline with milestones, deliverables, and deadlines

4. Personnel Schedule: List of key researchers and their responsibilities

5. Equipment and Materials: Detailed list of equipment and materials to be used

6. Data Management Plan: Detailed procedures for data collection, storage, and processing

7. Publication Protocol: Detailed procedures for review and approval of publications

8. Background IP Schedule: List of pre-existing intellectual property brought to the project