Resources to Support Research

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Find the tools, templates, and guidance you need to move your research engagement forward. Whether you’re preparing an agreement, reviewing MIT’s research principles, or looking for the right resource, start here.

Many of these resources form MIT's Industry-Sponsored Projects Playbook, designed to help researchers navigate the process of developing and managing industry-sponsored research collaborations.

Not sure where to begin? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions.

Research Agreements: Guidance & Resources

Getting Started with Industry-Sponsored Research

A high-level guide for MIT faculty and PIs on engaging industry sponsors, discussing research opportunities, recognizing potential concerns, and knowing when to involve OSATT.

Key Terms & Principles of MIT-Sponsored Research

A foundational reference for non-federal sponsors covering MIT's core terms, IP policies, and principles for sponsored research agreements.

Submitting Agreements

Submitting Agreements via the Hermes Portal

Learn how to submit NDAs, DUAs, and MTAs through OSATT's Hermes Portal. This guide walks you through the submission process step by step, including what to prepare before you begin.

No-Cost Research Collaboration Agreements

OSATT negotiates no-cost research collaboration agreements, with RAS reviewing the required proposal through Kuali Coeus (KC). Learn when an agreement may be appropriate, what information is required, and how to begin the process.

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