Research
Records relating to development of knowledge that provides insight into the scientific, economic, social and cultural issues affecting the world.
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Research Contracts and Agreements
Consists of records relating to the development and administration of commitment to provide specific deliverables pursuant to a research contract or agreement. Records may include contracts and agreements, grant-in-aid agreements, license agreements, technology transfer agreements, material transfer agreements, confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements, reports, correspondence, project descriptions, budgets and working papers.
Office of Primary Responsibility
Office of Research Services
Retention
7 years after expiration of contract or agreement
Disposition
Destroy after Archives review
Other Copies
Retention
Until operational use ceases
Disposition
Destroy
See Also
Retention Rationale
Retention based on anticipated operational use.
Filing Guidelines
A signed copy of any financial agreement with a value over $100,000 or a term of 5 years or more when worth over $50,000, or that is university wide when worth over $50,000, or that is complex when worth over $50,000 shall be deposited with the University Secretariat.
Approved by University Secretary and General Counsel on 2008-06-20