I'DEPARTMENT/ CENTER I AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
This Agreement of Collaboration (“Agreement“) is entered into by and between The Regents of the
University of California, on behalf of [department/center] at the University of California, Santa Barbara
“UCSB”, and [in tentational partner] (abbreviation of international partner}. The aim of the present
Agreement is to [_ ]. Each party agrees to promote cooperation in fields of mutual interest through
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V‘lll]:
a. Exchanges of faculty
b. Exchanges of [research fellows/postdoctoral scholars]
c. Exchanges of graduate students
d. Exchanges of [publications/materials/information]
e. Fundamental research Collaboration
f. Joint [conferences/leetures/symposia]
g. Special short term projects;
In this Agreement” “Home University” shall refer to the university at which [faculty, research fellows.
postdoctoral scholars, graduate students] originate. “Host University” shall refer to the university that has
agreed to receive visiting] [faculty, research fellows, postdoctoral scholars, graduate students] from the
Home University.
Neither party shall have any obligation under this agreement unless and until adequate and appropriate
funding is secured.
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as fellows:
University of California, on behalf of [department/center] at the University of California, Santa Barbara
“UCSB”, and [in tentational partner] (abbreviation of international partner}. The aim of the present
Agreement is to [_ ]. Each party agrees to promote cooperation in fields of mutual interest through
[select from, modify or add to the following - for each item deleted, remove corresponding sections in I]
V‘lll]:
a. Exchanges of faculty
b. Exchanges of [research fellows/postdoctoral scholars]
c. Exchanges of graduate students
d. Exchanges of [publications/materials/information]
e. Fundamental research Collaboration
f. Joint [conferences/leetures/symposia]
g. Special short term projects;
In this Agreement” “Home University” shall refer to the university at which [faculty, research fellows.
postdoctoral scholars, graduate students] originate. “Host University” shall refer to the university that has
agreed to receive visiting] [faculty, research fellows, postdoctoral scholars, graduate students] from the
Home University.
Neither party shall have any obligation under this agreement unless and until adequate and appropriate
funding is secured.
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as fellows:
I. Organization & Administration
Each institution shall designate a faculty member to serve as the institutional representative who holds
responsibility for all measures undertaken through this Agreement, including the coordination,
administrative follow up and implementation of the Agreement. At UCSB, the designated representative
for this Agreement is [nameltitle]. At [international partner]. the designated representative for this
Agreement is [name/title]. Either party may change the designated representative by providing wtitten
notice to the other party.
Any space and administrative support required for the visiting [faculty, research fellows. postdoctoral
scholars, graduate students] shall be subject to the availability of space or administrative support within
the host department or laboratory.
During the final year of the Agreement, each partner will evaluate progress made toward achieving stated
objectives and benefits to both institutions. The parties will then determine whether to renew the, present
Agreement in writing. If so, and mutually agreeable. a modification will be signed by both parties to
extend the agreement or allow the Agreement to expire.
responsibility for all measures undertaken through this Agreement, including the coordination,
administrative follow up and implementation of the Agreement. At UCSB, the designated representative
for this Agreement is [nameltitle]. At [international partner]. the designated representative for this
Agreement is [name/title]. Either party may change the designated representative by providing wtitten
notice to the other party.
Any space and administrative support required for the visiting [faculty, research fellows. postdoctoral
scholars, graduate students] shall be subject to the availability of space or administrative support within
the host department or laboratory.
During the final year of the Agreement, each partner will evaluate progress made toward achieving stated
objectives and benefits to both institutions. The parties will then determine whether to renew the, present
Agreement in writing. If so, and mutually agreeable. a modification will be signed by both parties to
extend the agreement or allow the Agreement to expire.
II. Exchange of Faculty
UCSB and [international partner] shall cooperate in the exchange of faculty. In this context, both
universities agree to the Following general Forms of cooperation and conditions for the exchange:
a. Over the course of the Agreement, it is anticipated that UCSB faculty will [conduct research; teach;
participate in program development] at [international partner], and [international partner] faculty will [conduct research; teach; participate in program development] at UCSB. The number of fac ulty
exchanged will be decided jointly by the Home and Host University.
b. Faculty who participate in the. exchange agree to abide by UCSB and [international partner]
policies. Access to campus services, such as recreational and dining facilities, library resources,
and an email account, is dependent on policies specific to each university.
c. The terms of cooperation for each specific project implemented under this MOU, including
responsibility for any funding of such specific proj ects, are ex pected, to be mutually discussed, and
agreed upon in writing by both parties prior to the initiation of that activity. Any transactions
involving the transfer of funds by one party to another are to be handled separately and in
accordance with policies and procedures applicable to the specific transaction, and according to
applicable law. Each institution is expected to designate a liaison officer to develop and coordinate
thespecific proj ects agreed upon.
d. Home University shall flimish evidence of Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability
Insurance with statutorylimits as required by the relevant legislation in the country where Visiting
Faculty resides. Home University hereby grants to Host University, on behalf of any insurer
providing Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability insurance, a waiver of any right to
subrogate which any such insurer of Home University may acquire against the Host University by
virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.
e. Home University shall require Visiting Faculty who visit Host University in performance of this
Agreement to furnish to Host University documents evidencing that Faculty are covered under a
policy ofTravel Accident Medical Insurance during the time they arelocated at the Host University.
f. When UCSB is the Host University, Home University shall submit to UCSB a properly completed
“UC Waiver of Liability” form that is signed by any Visiting Famlty who visit UCSB in
perfomtance of this Agreement. The “U'C Waiver ofLiabiJity” form is attached to this Agreement,
and incorporated herein, as Attachment “A“.
g. Home University faculty will be solely responsible for all other expenses associated with the
exchange, and for any expenses for which funding is not available from the Host University. The
Host University is not required to provide any funding under this Agreement. 111.
universities agree to the Following general Forms of cooperation and conditions for the exchange:
a. Over the course of the Agreement, it is anticipated that UCSB faculty will [conduct research; teach;
participate in program development] at [international partner], and [international partner] faculty will [conduct research; teach; participate in program development] at UCSB. The number of fac ulty
exchanged will be decided jointly by the Home and Host University.
b. Faculty who participate in the. exchange agree to abide by UCSB and [international partner]
policies. Access to campus services, such as recreational and dining facilities, library resources,
and an email account, is dependent on policies specific to each university.
c. The terms of cooperation for each specific project implemented under this MOU, including
responsibility for any funding of such specific proj ects, are ex pected, to be mutually discussed, and
agreed upon in writing by both parties prior to the initiation of that activity. Any transactions
involving the transfer of funds by one party to another are to be handled separately and in
accordance with policies and procedures applicable to the specific transaction, and according to
applicable law. Each institution is expected to designate a liaison officer to develop and coordinate
thespecific proj ects agreed upon.
d. Home University shall flimish evidence of Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability
Insurance with statutorylimits as required by the relevant legislation in the country where Visiting
Faculty resides. Home University hereby grants to Host University, on behalf of any insurer
providing Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability insurance, a waiver of any right to
subrogate which any such insurer of Home University may acquire against the Host University by
virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.
e. Home University shall require Visiting Faculty who visit Host University in performance of this
Agreement to furnish to Host University documents evidencing that Faculty are covered under a
policy ofTravel Accident Medical Insurance during the time they arelocated at the Host University.
f. When UCSB is the Host University, Home University shall submit to UCSB a properly completed
“UC Waiver of Liability” form that is signed by any Visiting Famlty who visit UCSB in
perfomtance of this Agreement. The “U'C Waiver ofLiabiJity” form is attached to this Agreement,
and incorporated herein, as Attachment “A“.
g. Home University faculty will be solely responsible for all other expenses associated with the
exchange, and for any expenses for which funding is not available from the Host University. The
Host University is not required to provide any funding under this Agreement. 111.
III. Exchange of [Research Fellows/Postdoctoral Scholars]
[remove this section if there is no exchange of
Scientists/Research Fellows/Postdoctoral Scholars]
UCSB and [international partner] shall cooperate in the exchange of [research fellows/postdOctoral
scholars]. Each institution agrees to the following general forms of cooperation and conditions for the
exchange:
a. Over the course of this Agreement. it is anticipated that [number] UCSB [research
fellows/postdoctoral scholars] will [conduct research; teach; participate in program development]
at [international paitner], and [number] [international partner] [research fellows/postdoctoral
scholars] will [conduct research; teach; participate in program development] at UCSB. The actual
number of participants exchanged will be decided jointly by the Home and Host University.
b. The Host University shall provide information on available campus services, such as housing.
recreational and dining facilities, library resources, an email account, and/or an ID card. Access to
these and other campus services is dependent on policies specific to the Host University.
c. The Home University shall provide Funding directly to participants to cover costs related to the
exchange, including, but not limited to: [airfare; housing; living expenses; health insurance;] d. Home University shall furnish evidence of Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability
Insurance with statutory limits as required by the relevant legislation as required in the country-
where Visiting Research Fellow/Postdoctoral Scholar resides. Home University hereby grants to
Host University. on behalf of any insurer providing Workers" Compensation and Employers‘
Liability insurance, a waiver of any right to subrogate which any such insurer of Home University
may acquire against the Host University by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.
e. Home University shall require Visiting Research Fellows/Postdoctoral Scholars who visit Host
University in performance of this Agreement to furnish to Host University documents evidencing
that Research Fell ow s/Postdoctoral Scholars are cov ered under a policy ofTravel Accident Medi cal
Insurance during the time they are located at the Host University.
f. When UCSB is the Host University. Home University shall submit to UCSB a properly completed
“UC Waiver of Liability” form that is signed by any Visiting Research Fellows/Postdoctoral
Scholars who visit UCSB in performance of this Agreement. The “UC Waiver of Liability” form
is attached to this Agreement. and incorporated herein, as Attachment “A”.
g. Participants will be solely responsible forall other expenses associated with the exchange, and for
any expenses for which funding is not available. The Host University is not required to provide
any funding under this Agreement.
Scientists/Research Fellows/Postdoctoral Scholars]
UCSB and [international partner] shall cooperate in the exchange of [research fellows/postdOctoral
scholars]. Each institution agrees to the following general forms of cooperation and conditions for the
exchange:
a. Over the course of this Agreement. it is anticipated that [number] UCSB [research
fellows/postdoctoral scholars] will [conduct research; teach; participate in program development]
at [international paitner], and [number] [international partner] [research fellows/postdoctoral
scholars] will [conduct research; teach; participate in program development] at UCSB. The actual
number of participants exchanged will be decided jointly by the Home and Host University.
b. The Host University shall provide information on available campus services, such as housing.
recreational and dining facilities, library resources, an email account, and/or an ID card. Access to
these and other campus services is dependent on policies specific to the Host University.
c. The Home University shall provide Funding directly to participants to cover costs related to the
exchange, including, but not limited to: [airfare; housing; living expenses; health insurance;] d. Home University shall furnish evidence of Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability
Insurance with statutory limits as required by the relevant legislation as required in the country-
where Visiting Research Fellow/Postdoctoral Scholar resides. Home University hereby grants to
Host University. on behalf of any insurer providing Workers" Compensation and Employers‘
Liability insurance, a waiver of any right to subrogate which any such insurer of Home University
may acquire against the Host University by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.
e. Home University shall require Visiting Research Fellows/Postdoctoral Scholars who visit Host
University in performance of this Agreement to furnish to Host University documents evidencing
that Research Fell ow s/Postdoctoral Scholars are cov ered under a policy ofTravel Accident Medi cal
Insurance during the time they are located at the Host University.
f. When UCSB is the Host University. Home University shall submit to UCSB a properly completed
“UC Waiver of Liability” form that is signed by any Visiting Research Fellows/Postdoctoral
Scholars who visit UCSB in performance of this Agreement. The “UC Waiver of Liability” form
is attached to this Agreement. and incorporated herein, as Attachment “A”.
g. Participants will be solely responsible forall other expenses associated with the exchange, and for
any expenses for which funding is not available. The Host University is not required to provide
any funding under this Agreement.
IV. Exchange of Graduate Students
UCSB and [international partner] shall cooperate in the exchange of graduate students in the field(s) of
1. Each university agrees to the following general forms of cooperation and conditions
for the exchange:
a. The students participating in the exchange program under the terms of this agreement shall be
selected initially by the Home University and the Host University shall make all final admission
decisions in each case accordingto its own policies, practices and procedures.
b. At UC Santa Barbara the Graduate Division will serve as a point of Contact for Graduate
students wishing to enroll as non-degree seeking students. If visiting graduate students will not
be en rolling in courses, they will be classified as visiting scholars. ln these instances, the
specific academic. deparunent sponsoring the visiting scholar will serve as the point of contact
and will provide information on resources available to scholars in this category.
c. Each year, thenumber of exchange. graduate students to be. enrolled at the Host University shall
be modified and confirmed by mutual consultation in advance. Depending on the funding
Sources. the exchange graduate students will self-pay or be fully sponsored by either the Home
Institutions/home governments.
d. The period of enrollment of the students shall not exceed one year.
e. The field of“ study pursued by each graduate student admitted by the Host University under this
Agreement shall be such that the Host University can provide appropriate courses of study.
f. In order to carry out his or her courses of study, each student shall possess sufficient language
ability, as specified by the Host University.
g. Participating students shall continue as candidates for degrees at their Home University and will
not be candidates for degrees at the Host University.
h. For the purpose of promoting exchanges among students, each university shall endeavor to
encourage graduate. student participation in the event of research exchanges between researchers.
Particularly in respect to exchanges involving those students in the doctoral programs, the
universities shall make possible coordinated guidance by the supervising professors of both the
Home University and the Host University.
i. Students shall apply for admission following the appropriate academic departmentor University
Application deadlines.
1. Each university agrees to the following general forms of cooperation and conditions
for the exchange:
a. The students participating in the exchange program under the terms of this agreement shall be
selected initially by the Home University and the Host University shall make all final admission
decisions in each case accordingto its own policies, practices and procedures.
b. At UC Santa Barbara the Graduate Division will serve as a point of Contact for Graduate
students wishing to enroll as non-degree seeking students. If visiting graduate students will not
be en rolling in courses, they will be classified as visiting scholars. ln these instances, the
specific academic. deparunent sponsoring the visiting scholar will serve as the point of contact
and will provide information on resources available to scholars in this category.
c. Each year, thenumber of exchange. graduate students to be. enrolled at the Host University shall
be modified and confirmed by mutual consultation in advance. Depending on the funding
Sources. the exchange graduate students will self-pay or be fully sponsored by either the Home
Institutions/home governments.
d. The period of enrollment of the students shall not exceed one year.
e. The field of“ study pursued by each graduate student admitted by the Host University under this
Agreement shall be such that the Host University can provide appropriate courses of study.
f. In order to carry out his or her courses of study, each student shall possess sufficient language
ability, as specified by the Host University.
g. Participating students shall continue as candidates for degrees at their Home University and will
not be candidates for degrees at the Host University.
h. For the purpose of promoting exchanges among students, each university shall endeavor to
encourage graduate. student participation in the event of research exchanges between researchers.
Particularly in respect to exchanges involving those students in the doctoral programs, the
universities shall make possible coordinated guidance by the supervising professors of both the
Home University and the Host University.
i. Students shall apply for admission following the appropriate academic departmentor University
Application deadlines.