A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is an alternative form of documentation that may be used to reflect the researchers (and/or their organisation) intent to collaborate with another researcher/ organisation through co-operation, sharing information, knowledge and/ or skills. An MOU is a non-legal binding document.

An MOU is an alternative to a CTRA, and may be used for Investigator Initiated studies to:

• Formalise the collaboration
• Define the scope of the collaboration
• Delineate roles and responsibilities of each collaborator
• Describe data sharing and data storage
• Document Confidentiality and intellectual property

Who Can Help

• Calvary Mater Newcastle Research Office
• Central Coast Local Health District Research Office
• Hunter New England Local Health District Research Office
• Mid North Coast Research and Knowledge Translation Unit