Research Service Agreement Template for Malaysia

1. Ethics and Compliance: Include when research involves human subjects or sensitive data, detailing compliance with ethical guidelines

2. Publication Rights: Include when either party may wish to publish research results, establishing review and approval processes

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

4. Insurance: Include when research involves high-risk activities requiring specific insurance coverage

5. Third-Party Rights: Include when research may involve or affect third-party intellectual property or participation

6. Export Control: Include when research involves international collaboration or transfer of sensitive technology

7. Background IP License: Include when either party's existing IP is necessary for the research

8. Force Majeure: Include when research timeline might be affected by external events beyond parties' control

1. Schedule 1 - Research Project Plan: Detailed description of research methodology, objectives, and deliverables

2. Schedule 2 - Fee Schedule: Breakdown of fees, payment milestones, and eligible expenses

3. Schedule 3 - Timeline and Milestones: Detailed project timeline with specific deliverable dates

4. Schedule 4 - Key Personnel: List of key researchers and their roles in the project

5. Schedule 5 - Background IP: List of relevant background IP brought by each party

6. Appendix A - Data Protection Protocol: Specific procedures for handling and protecting research data

7. Appendix B - Reporting Requirements: Format and frequency of research progress reports

8. Appendix C - Quality Standards: Specific quality standards and methodologies to be followed