Common use of Elements of the Agreement Clause in Contracts

Elements of the Agreement. A. Institute A will be the lead US institution for the period of this MOU, but other CRSP institutions may actively cooperate with Institute A and Institute B, both at the project site and in the region. Any necessary agreements between Institute B and other CRSP institutions will be defined in documents separate from this MOU. The research areas to be addressed under this agreement, as determined jointly by scientists representing Institute A and the CRSP are in-depth studies of the physical, chemical and biological processes regulating the productivity of pond culture systems. C. Experiments conducted under this program will be designed and evaluated by teams composed of selected scientists from participating U.S. universities, as well as scientists designated by Institute A and other participating non-U.S. institutions. U.S. and Institute A project scientists will have access to data, make joint efforts on reports and share authorship as appropriate for publications resulting from CRSP work. D. Experiments conducted under this program will be jointly accomplished by qualified research scientists employed by the counterpart U.S. institutions in cooperation with Institute A personnel. Institute B project scientists will coordinate logistics, including personnel, equipment and supplies, in cooperation with Institute A scientists. E. In the event of a need to change either U.S. or Institute A personnel, the project Principal Investigator from either the U.S. university or Institute A may initiate action and finalize it in consultation with the counterpart Principal Investigator, seeking final approval from the CRSP Director. F. CRSP management may visit Institute A at any time to observe research activities funded under the CRSP. G. Contingent only upon available funding from USAID, participating U.S. universities will provide: (1) USAID-approved travel reimbursement to allow Institute A personnel to attend meetings with collaborators, subject to approval by the CRSP Director and Institute B P.I., and to travel in country for project purposes. (2) Such laboratory equipment, computer facilities and supplies as may be required for successful completion of the experiments, which are not presently available for the project at Institute A. (3) Funds for renovation and maintenance of CRSP ponds and laboratory, project utility consumption, communication, publication and other support services. (4) Salary and allowance for biologists and technicians directly hired through Institute A for work on CRSP. (5) Release time, when possible, for U.S. scientists to participate in the Institute A aquaculture program. H. In support of these research activities, the Institute A will provide: (1) Ponds, laboratory space and related infrastructure. (2) Release time of Institute A scientists for participating in CRSP research. (3) Technician support to assist in CRSP research. (4) Access to Institute A library and computer facilities. (5) Duty-free status for importation of project supplies and equipment. (6) Appropriate appointments for participating U.S. resident scientists, who will receive privileges offered to Institute A International staff. The primary responsibility of these scientists will be to conduct CRSP experiments. (7) Management of project operational expenditures at Institute A through the Institute A accounting system.

Elements of the Agreement. A. Institute A will be the lead US institution for the period of this MOU, but other CRSP institutions may actively cooperate with Institute A and Institute B, both at the project site and in the region. Any necessary agreements between Institute B and other CRSP institutions will be defined in documents separate from this MOU. . B. The research areas to be addressed under this agreement, as determined jointly by scientists representing Institute A and the CRSP are in-depth studies of the physical, chemical and biological processes regulating the productivity of pond culture systems. C. Experiments conducted under this program will be designed and evaluated by teams composed of selected scientists from participating U.S. universities, as well as scientists designated by Institute A and other participating non-non- U.S. institutions. U.S. and Institute A project scientists will have access to data, make joint efforts on reports and share authorship as appropriate for publications resulting from CRSP work. D. Experiments conducted under this program will be jointly accomplished by qualified research scientists employed by the counterpart U.S. institutions in cooperation with Institute A personnel. Institute B project scientists will coordinate logistics, including personnel, equipment and supplies, in cooperation with Institute A scientists. E. In the event of a need to change either U.S. or Institute A personnel, the project Principal Investigator from either the U.S. university or Institute A may initiate action and finalize it in consultation with the counterpart Principal Investigator, seeking final approval from the CRSP Director. F. CRSP management may visit Institute A at any time to observe research activities funded under the CRSP. G. Contingent only upon available funding from USAID, participating U.S. universities will provide: (1) USAID-approved travel reimbursement to allow Institute A personnel to attend meetings with collaborators, subject to approval by the CRSP Director and Institute B P.I., and to travel in country for project purposes. (2) Such laboratory equipment, computer facilities and supplies as may be required for successful completion of the experiments, which are not presently available for the project at Institute A. (3) Funds for renovation and maintenance of CRSP ponds and laboratory, project utility consumption, communication, publication and other support services. (4) Salary and allowance for biologists and technicians directly hired through Institute A for work on CRSP. (5) Release time, when possible, for U.S. scientists to participate in the Institute A aquaculture program. H. In support of these research activities, the Institute A will provide: (1) Ponds, laboratory space and related infrastructure. (2) Release time of Institute A scientists for participating in CRSP research. (3) Technician support to assist in CRSP research. (4) Access to Institute A library and computer facilities. (5) Duty-free status for importation of project supplies and equipment. (6) Appropriate appointments for participating U.S. resident scientists, who will receive privileges offered to Institute A International staff. The primary responsibility of these scientists will be to conduct CRSP experiments. (7) Management of project operational expenditures at Institute A through the Institute A accounting system.