Common use of COLLABORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS Clause in Contracts

COLLABORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS. If the nature of the proposed project requires collaboration or subcontractual ar- rangements with other research sci- entists, corporations, organizations, agencies, or entities, the applicant must identify the collaborator(s) and provide a full explanation of the nature of the collaboration. Evidence (i.e., let- ters of intent) should be provided to as- sure reviewers that the collaborators involved have agreed to render this service. In addition, the proposal must indicate whether or not such a collabo- rative arrangement(s) has the potential for conflict(s) of interest.