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Can someone other than the PI create and submit a request for that PI?
Yes, a faculty member who works with the PI in the same department may create and submit a request for an MTA on behalf of the PI.
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Can I submit an amendment to an existing MTA?
Yes, an amendment to an existing MTA can be submitted through myUABResearch.
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Can I submit one request to cover multiple materials?
Yes, if ALL materials are either coming from or being sent to the SAME outside entity. You will list and describe each material separately on one request.
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When is a Material Transfer Agreement NOT used?
There are several situations when research materials or tools are shared under agreements other than an MTA. The following are examples:
- License/Material Evaluation Agreement. A for-profit (commercial) company wishes access to research materials developed at UAB. These are usually handled by the UAB Research Foundation as a license agreement or material evaluation agreement.
- Transfer of Data ONLY. When the only research materials to be shared are data, a Data Use Agreement (DUA) is negotiated through either the Agreements or Grants Team or University Contracts.
- Materials Sent/Received for Analysis. Materials (including instruments or equipment) being sent or received for analysis are usually covered by a fee-for-service agreement negotiated through either the OSP Agreements or Grants Team or University Contracts (please refer to the Fee for Service Decision Treee)
- Clinical Use. Materials being sent or received for testing or diagnostic purposes are usually negotiated through UAB Hospital or University of Alabama Health Services Foundation (UAHSF).
- Transfer of Material Collected or Developed at Children’s Hospital. These materials (even if collected or developed by a UAB investigator) would be processed by Children’s Hospital of Alabama.
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Can I, as the receiving or sending Investigator, sign the agreement?
The agreement is always between organizations (academic, governmental, non-profit, for-profit, etc.) on behalf of the respective employees/investigators. The University of Alabama Board of Trustees has authorized certain officials to sign such agreements. You may be asked to sign to acknowledge the agreement; however, your signature is not always required and does not bind the organization to the terms and conditions of the agreement.
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Are there different kinds of Material Transfer Agreements?
Yes. The basic kinds of Material Transfer Agreements are Receiving (when you will be receiving research materials from an outside entity for your research purposes only), and Sending (when you will be providing materials to an outside entity for their research purposes only). In addition to these, there are also: (1) Master Agreements, which are used when multiple transfers (receiving and sending) are anticipated; and (2) Records of Transfer, which are used for transfers for which the terms and conditions have been established through another agreement, e.g., MTA Master or Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) grant/contract.
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Will the Agreements Team withdraw a submission?
Yes. The Agreements Team will withdraw a submission when requested to do so by the Investigator or submitter. The Agreements Team will also evaluate a submission for possible withdrawal if, within 30 calendar days, the UAB investigator does not resubmit a submission that was rejected in route, respond to requests for information or clarification, or approve/reject revisions to an agreement. The Agreements Team will notify the Investigator of the intent to administratively withdraw the submission and, if needed, will work with the Investigator to resolve issues that may be contributing to the delay.