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University of California, City (UC City) Research and Recruitment Cooperation

With decades of dedication to academic research and talent development, the University of California, City (UC City) has always adhered to the philosophy of "Innovation Drives Development, Cooperation Empowers the Future". It actively establishes in-depth cooperative relationships with commercial institutions, industrial entities, public and private organizations, academic peers, and global communities. UC City leverages its cutting-edge research achievements to contribute to social progress while utilizing high-quality educational resources to attract outstanding talents worldwide. We firmly believe that diverse cooperation is the core driving force for accelerating scientific breakthroughs and expanding the boundaries of education. Through the dual empowerment of research cooperation and recruitment promotion cooperation, we aim to achieve a virtuous cycle of "research nourishes teaching and recruitment fuels development".


Research Cooperation: Empowering Industry and Society through Innovative Breakthroughs

UC City has established a comprehensive research system across multiple fields, including life sciences, artificial intelligence, environmental science, new materials, and public health. It boasts national key laboratories, interdisciplinary research centers, and a research team led by academicians and senior professors. Committed to breaking institutional barriers, UC City transforms its intellectual capital and cutting-edge technologies into practical value, while leveraging the professional perspectives and resource advantages of partners to align research directions more closely with industrial needs and social priorities. In recent years, the university has continuously innovated cooperation models and established a rapid transformation channel from "laboratory to application scenario" to accelerate the implementation and effectiveness of research outcomes.

All research cooperation matters are overseen by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Cooperation. Under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Dr. Maria Santos, the team focuses on building bridges for scientific research cooperation. On one hand, it helps on-campus researchers connect with high-quality external resources to incubate innovative achievements; on the other hand, it provides customized scientific research solutions for partners to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. Our core goal is to efficiently transform the most valuable scientific research achievements into productivity and ensure that the most cutting-edge technological concepts accurately serve social needs.

Core Research Cooperation Areas

Focusing on its advantageous disciplines, UC City has established four key cooperation directions covering the entire chain of basic and applied research:

Life Health and Biomedical Sciences: Conduct preclinical research, clinical trial design, and translational medical research focusing on chronic disease prevention, precision medicine, and innovative drug development to provide technical support for pharmaceutical enterprises and medical institutions.

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology: Focus on intelligent algorithm optimization, human-computer interaction, data security, and privacy protection. Joint laboratories are established with technology enterprises to develop technical products and solutions adapted to industrial scenarios.

Environment and Sustainable Development: Conduct interdisciplinary research on global issues such as climate change, pollution control, and renewable energy development to provide policy advice and technical support for government agencies, environmental organizations, and energy enterprises.

Public Policy and Social Governance: Conduct empirical research based on social needs such as demographic changes and public service optimization to provide decision-making references for public sectors and non-profit organizations.


Benchmark Research Cooperation Cases

With its profound scientific research foundation and open cooperation attitude, UC City has established long-term and stable cooperative relationships with many well-known institutions. Some benchmark cooperation cases are as follows:

1. Silicon Valley Innovation Institute: Co-founded by UC City, Stanford University, and the University of California, Berkeley, the institute focuses on curiosity-driven basic research and cutting-edge technological exploration. It provides renewable funding support for researchers from the three institutions for an 8-year period and cultivates interdisciplinary scientific research talents. The institute hosts a joint doctoral training program, where over 50 students have conducted research in joint laboratories, and many achievements have been published in top journals such as Nature and Science.

2. GenTech Joint Laboratory: Co-established with Genentech, a world-renowned biopharmaceutical company, the laboratory focuses on research into the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Relying on UC City's clinical resources in neuroscience and Genentech's advantages in drug research and development, breakthroughs have been made in the development of early diagnosis technologies for Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, and relevant achievements have entered the clinical trial stage.

3. Green Energy Innovation Alliance: Established in collaboration with enterprises such as Tesla and Shell, and the California Energy Commission, the alliance focuses on areas such as high-efficiency utilization of solar energy and energy storage technology development. The alliance has set up an "Industry-University-Research Transformation Fund". The new photovoltaic material technology developed by UC City has been industrialized through the alliance, achieving an annual emission reduction benefit of over 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide.

4. Community Health Collaboration Network: Led by UC City's Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), the network was established in conjunction with the San Francisco Department of Public Health, community clinics, and non-profit organizations. Focusing on health equity, the network conducts intervention projects in areas such as chronic disease prevention, child health, and elderly care through a "community-participatory research" model, and relevant research results have been incorporated into California's public health policies.


International Research Cooperation Layout

As a world-renowned research university, UC City's scientific research influence has extended to more than 120 countries and regions worldwide. The university coordinates international research cooperation through the Institute for Global Health and Innovation (IGHI), collaborating with top global universities, international organizations, and local institutions to address global challenges.

In Africa, it has collaborated with universities in Kenya, South Africa, and other countries to conduct research on AIDS prevention and malaria diagnosis and treatment technologies, and established the "China-Africa Public Health Talent Training Base". In Asia, it has jointly developed artificial intelligence medical imaging diagnosis technology with research institutions in China and Japan, and relevant systems have been piloted in multiple hospitals in Southeast Asia. In Europe, it participates in the EU's cross-border research project on "Precision Cancer Treatment" and shares clinical data and research results with institutions such as the University of Cambridge and the University of Munich. In Latin America, it has collaborated with universities in Mexico and Brazil to conduct diabetes prevention research, providing scientific basis for the formulation of chronic disease prevention and control policies in the region. In addition, UC City's Department of Emergency Medicine has been designated as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center, serving as a core research hub in this field in North America.


Recruitment Promotion Cooperation: Attracting Global Talents through Diverse Linkages

Talent is the core competitiveness of the university. UC City attracts outstanding students worldwide with its high-quality educational resources, diverse campus culture, and broad development platform. To help more potential applicants gain in-depth understanding of the university's educational characteristics, program advantages, and admission policies, we actively build a "Global Recruitment Promotion Cooperation Network". Collaborating with educational institutions, industry associations, and alumni organizations through diverse cooperation methods, we convey UC City's educational philosophy and brand value to the world.

Core Objectives of Recruitment Promotion Cooperation

Accurately reach high-quality student groups worldwide and enhance the university's reputation and influence in target regions and institutions;

Provide authoritative and comprehensive admission information for potential applicants to help them gain in-depth understanding of program offerings, admission criteria, and campus life;

Build a cooperative ecosystem linking "recruitment-training-employment" to deliver high-quality talents to partners and achieve win-win results for all parties.


Diverse Recruitment Promotion Cooperation Models

1. Cooperation with Educational Institutions: Building Student Recruitment Channels

UC City has established cooperative relationships with high schools, international schools, community colleges, and education groups worldwide to set up "High-Quality Student Source Bases" and provide customized recruitment services:

Regularly dispatch admissions officers to cooperative institutions to hold information sessions and further education guidance workshops, explaining admission policies, program advantages, and application skills;

Provide spots for teachers from cooperative institutions to participate in the "UC City Teaching Seminar" to share American educational concepts and curriculum design ideas, helping cooperative institutions improve teaching quality;

Set up "Special Scholarships for Student Source Bases" to provide additional financial support for outstanding applicants from cooperative institutions, benefiting over 200 students annually.

For example, long-term cooperation has been established with prestigious institutions such as the High School Affiliated to Beijing Normal University in China and Eton College in the UK. Each year, students admitted from cooperative institutions account for 35% of the total number of international students, and their academic performance is significantly higher than the average level.

2. Cooperation with Industry Associations and Enterprises: Realizing "Industry-Education-Recruitment" Linkage

In collaboration with industry associations and well-known enterprises in fields such as technology, finance, and biopharmaceuticals, UC City organizes activities such as "Professional Experience Camps" and "Career Prospects Forums" to allow potential applicants to intuitively experience the university's program advantages and employment prospects:

In cooperation with the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), it hosts the "AI Youth Leadership Camp", inviting UC City professors and engineers from Google and Microsoft to give lectures. Outstanding campers can obtain recommendation letters for undergraduate applications;

In conjunction with financial institutions such as JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, it holds "Financial Elite Open Days", organizing potential applicants to visit corporate headquarters and have discussions with UC City alumni to learn about the career paths of finance programs;

In cooperation with biopharmaceutical industry associations, it releases the "Employment White Paper for Health Science Programs", demonstrating the employment competitiveness of graduates through data to provide references for applicants in program selection.

3. Cooperation with Alumni and Overseas Organizations: Building a Global Promotion Network

Relying on a global alumni network of over 50,000 members, UC City has established a "UC City Global Recruitment Promotion Volunteer Network". It also collaborates with overseas education foundations and cultural exchange institutions to expand the coverage of recruitment promotion:

Set up "Alumni Admission Consultation Points" in more than 30 major cities around the world to provide one-on-one application guidance and campus experience sharing for local applicants;

In cooperation with institutions such as the Institute of International Education (IIE) and the Educational Testing Service (ETS), it holds "UC City Education Fairs" worldwide to showcase the university's academic resources and campus culture;

Launch the "UC City ChangeMakers" online platform, where alumni share their learning and career experiences to provide potential applicants with real insights into campus life and development opportunities.

4. Digital Recruitment Promotion: Accurate Reach and Interactive Experience

UC City has built an "Online Recruitment Promotion Center", integrating digital resources such as virtual campus tours, program introduction videos, professor interviews, and alumni sharing to provide global applicants with 24/7 access to information:

Regularly hold "Online Open Days", organizing admissions directors, professors, and student representatives from various colleges to conduct live Q&A sessions, attracting over 100,000 viewers annually;

Develop an "Intelligent Admission Consultation Robot" to answer applicants' common questions about admission requirements, application materials, and scholarships in real time;

Customize multilingual recruitment promotion materials for applicants from different countries and regions, and accurately promote them through social media and educational platforms.


Cooperation Application and Contact Us

Adhering to the principles of openness, equality, and mutual benefit, UC City warmly welcomes various institutions worldwide to engage in research cooperation and recruitment promotion cooperation with us. Whether you are an enterprise seeking technological breakthroughs, an educational institution dedicated to talent cultivation, or a public welfare organization focused on social development, we can find a suitable entry point for cooperation.

Research Cooperation Inquiries: Please contact the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Cooperation via email: research.collaboration@ucity.us or phone: (406) 517-1928. We will assign a dedicated research cooperation consultant to you.

Recruitment Promotion Cooperation Inquiries: Please contact the Office of Admissions Management via email: admission.partnership@ucity.us or phone: (406) 517-1928. You can also visit the "Recruitment Cooperation" section on the university's official website to obtain the cooperation application guidelines.

The University of California, City looks forward to working with you to address global challenges through research innovation, nurture future leaders through high-quality education, and jointly create a healthier, smarter, and more inclusive future!


Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), also referred to as a Letter of Intent (LOI) or Letter of Agreement (LOA), is a formal yet non-binding agreement between two or more parties. It outlines present intentions, roles, and objectives, serving as a mutual acknowledgment of potential outcomes and processes. While not legally enforceable like contracts, MOUs indicate a commitment to work together in good faith, often toward establishing a binding agreement.

Unlike contracts, MOUs should not create legal obligations that result in liability for non-compliance. The main distinctions between MOUs and contracts are as follows:

· Legally Binding: Contracts are legal documents that bind all parties to specified terms, including performance of duties and obligations. In contrast, MOUs, while structured and formal, are not enforceable.

· Financial Obligations: Contracts often involve the exchange of goods or services for monetary payments, whereas MOUs should lack financial commitments.

· Dispute Resolution: Contracts may contain specific legal dispute resolution provisions, whereas MOUs rely on the parties’ mutual cooperation and good faith.

MOUs also should not include deliverables or specific confidentiality terms, intellectual property terms, or research activities.

Purpose of MOUs

The purpose of an MOU is to clarify the functional aspects and objectives in a collaboration. MOUs are particularly beneficial in the early stages, outlining intentions and shaping the relationship, which can later evolve into a legally binding commitment.

Primary functions of MOUs are:

· Clarifying Intentions: MOUs help align parties on their shared objectives, goals and areas of collaboration. They ensure the parties are aligned on their purpose and desired outcomes.

· Establishing a Preliminary Framework: Before a detailed contract is drafted, an MOU lays the groundwork for collaboration or joint effort, particularly in academic, scientific, or research fields where a formal relationship is anticipated but not yet legally defined.

· Facilitate Transparent Communications: An MOU is instrumental in promoting transparency and understanding among parties. It aids in setting clear expectations, minimizing potential misunderstandings, and fostering a cooperative atmosphere.

· Strategic Planning and Alignment: MOUs are useful for strategic planning, helping parties to align their efforts and resources towards a common goal. Alignment is important for the successful execution of joint initiatives and collaborative projects.


While MOUs can be suitable in specific situations, contracts are generally favored due to their binding nature and definitive terms. Contracts provide clear-cut and upfront agreement on details, covering aspects, such as academic programs, confidentiality, intellectual property, research, etc. The preference toward contracts ensures well-defined goals, objectives and obligations and alignment between the parties for their collaboration.

Legal Affairs provides guidance in determining when an MOU may be appropriate.

To align with Georgia Tech’s legal standards, Legal Affairs has also crafted standard MOU templates that can be tailored to achieve your specific strategic objectives.

For additional guidance on MOUs or to draft an MOU for your initiative, please contact Legal Affairs at Ask Legal.

Explore our Contracts Legal Topic for more on contracts, and our Signature Authority Legal Topic for details on signature authority.

Partners who have already collaborated with us or signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
United States of America(USA)/United States(US)

NexTech Innovations (Technology - AI & Cloud Services)

Haven Financial Group (Finance - Investment & Wealth Management)

AeroDyne Aerospace (Aerospace - Commercial & Military Aircraft Parts)

Vitalis Pharmaceuticals (Pharmaceuticals - Innovative Drug R&D)

Fortune Motors USA (Automotive - Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving)

BrightHorizon Solar (Energy - Solar Panel Manufacturing & Installation)

DataShield Solutions (Cybersecurity - Enterprise Data Protection)

Maplewood Consumer Goods (FMCG - Household & Personal Care)

Pinnacle Medical Devices (Medical Equipment - Diagnostic Tools)

WestCoast Logistics (Logistics - Supply Chain Management)

GlobalSoft Technologies (Software - Enterprise Resource Planning)


Canada

NorthStar Energy Corp (Energy - Oil & Natural Gas Exploration)

MapleLeaf Mining Group (Mining - Nickel & Copper Extraction)

Evergreen Forest Products

AeroCanada Engineering

FrostTech Innovations (Technology - Arctic-Resilient Equipment)

GreatLakes Water Solutions (Environmental - Water Treatment)

CanAm Pharmaceutical (Pharmaceuticals - Generic Drugs & Vaccines)


Brazil

AmazonAgro Exports (Agriculture - Soybean & Coffee Trading)

Cerrado Energy Group (Energy - Hydroelectric Power Generation)

MinasGerais Mining Co (Mining - Iron Ore & Gold Extraction)

RioAuto Manufacturers (Automotive - Light Commercial Vehicles)


Australia

Outback Mining Corporation (Mining - Iron Ore & Uranium)

DownUnder Agricultural Exports (Agriculture - Wheat & Wool Trading)

SunPower Australia (Energy - Solar & Wind Power Generation)

GreatBarrier Tourism Group (Tourism - Eco-Tourism & Resorts)

AussieTech Innovations (Technology - Mining Automation Systems)

Pacific Marine Engineering (Marine - Shipbuilding & Maintenance)

Melbourne Pharmaceutical (Pharmaceuticals - Medical Research)

Queensland Construction Ltd (Construction - Mining Infrastructure)


New Zealand

• KiwiDairy Co-Operative (Dairy - Milk Products & Cheese)

• Southern Alps Tourism (Tourism - Alpine & Adventure Tourism)

• NewZealand Wine Exports (Wine - Premium Wine Production & Trading)

• Aotearoa AgriTech (Technology - Precision Agriculture Tools)

• Auckland Education Consortium (Education - International Student Recruitment) (Cooperative Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding)

• Wellington Global Study Services (Education - Study Abroad Consultation & Enrollment) (Cooperative Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding)


Africa

• Safari Mining Group (Mining - Gold & Diamond Extraction)

• CapeAgri Exports (Agriculture - Maize & Citrus Trading)

• Kruger National Park Tourism (Tourism - Wildlife Safaris)

• Johannesburg Manufacturing (Manufacturing - Automotive Parts)

• Cape Town Global Education Services (Education - Student Recruitment & Consultation) (Cooperative Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding)

• Pretoria International Study Alliance (Education - University Admission Cooperation) (Cooperative Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding)


United Kingdom(UK)

• London Financial Trust (Finance - Investment Banking & Wealth Management)

• BritishAerospace Systems (Aerospace - Aircraft & Defense Systems)

• Oxford Pharmaceuticals (Pharmaceuticals - Innovative Drug R&D)

• TechLondon Solutions (Technology - FinTech & AI)

• UK Education Alliance (Education - International Admission Cooperation) (Cooperative Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding)

• Cambridge Global Study Partnership (Education - Study Abroad Program Coordination) (Cooperative Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding)


Italy

• Lazio Automotive Group (Automotive - Sports Cars & Luxury Vehicles)

• Florence Fashion House (Fashion - High-End Apparel & Accessories)

• Tuscany Food Exports (Food - Olive Oil & Pasta Products)

• Milan Engineering (Manufacturing - Precision Machinery)

• Italian International Education Network (Education - Study Abroad Consultation) (Cooperative Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding)

• Rome Global Education Services (Education - International Student Recruitment) (Cooperative Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding)


Russia

• Rostov Agricultural Exports (Agriculture - Grain & Livestock Products)

• Moscow Education Cooperation Center (Education - International Student Recruitment) (Cooperative Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding)

People's Republic of China(PRC)
Japan

•  Osaka Microchip Innovations (Technology - Semiconductor Materials & Industrial Control Chips)

•  Honda Precision Motors (Automotive - Hybrid Cars & Auto Powertrain Systems)

•  Yokohama Electronic Components (Electronics - Miniature Sensors & Circuit Modules)

•  Tokyo BioPharma Co. (Pharmaceuticals - Anti - Aging Drugs & Genetic Therapy)

•  Kyoto Global Education Link (Education - International Student Exchange Programs) (Cooperative Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding)

•  Nagoya Study Abroad Service (Education - University Admission Consultancy) (Cooperative Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding)

Republic of Korea

•  Seoul International Study Hub (Education - Overseas Campus Cooperation) (Cooperative Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding)

•  Gwangju Education Alliance (Education - Study Abroad Visa Assistance) (Cooperative Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding)

Switzerland

•  Lugano Study Abroad Alliance (Education - Overseas Academic Program Coordination) (Cooperative Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding)

Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Only individuals with written authorization may execute contracts on behalf of the University of California, City (UC City). The University of California Board of Regents (BOR) delegates authority to the Chancellor of UC City to enter into agreements on behalf of the university while retaining the right to approve certain contracts. See University of California Board of Regents Policy § 2.6.4.
Pursuant to University of California Board of Regents policy, the Chancellor must specifically delegate authority for UC City employees to sign contracts that bind UC City. See University of California Board of Regents Policy § 2.6.5. This delegation must be in writing, and the authorized signatory cannot further delegate such authority. To verify authorized UC City signatories and their respective scopes of agreements under this delegated authority, please review the current Chancellor’s Delegation of Signature Authority Memo available in the Resource section below.
Additionally, certain UC City units derive signature authority from other governing organizations.
For instance, the Procurement & Business Services Department has delegated authority from the California Department of General Services (DGS) and the UC City Chancellor. While DGS predominantly oversees the purchasing of goods and services for state-related institutions, Procurement & Business Services may use the Chancellor’s delegation for agreements outside DGS’s purview.
The UC City Research Corporation (UCRC) and UC City Applied Research Corporation (UCARC) have their signature authority vested by their respective boards of trustees. Specific delegations of authority are required to sign documents on behalf of UC City, UCRC, or UCARC for research-related matters. The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at UC City is the unit authorized to manage and sign research contracts and grants on behalf of UC City, UCRC, or UCARC.
Contracts not signed by authorized signatories do not legally bind UC City, UCRC, or UCARC (depending on the named contractual entity). More importantly, signing a contract without proper delegated authority may result in personal liability for the contract’s obligations and costs. Thus, exercise caution when signing agreements, and if uncertain, please contact the Office of the General Counsel (OGC).
Please note that contracts must first be reviewed by the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) or the relevant UC City contracting unit (e.g., Procurement & Business Services, OSP, etc.) prior to signature, except for template agreements developed by the OGC. For additional information on contracts, please explore our Contracts Legal Topic page.
Generally, this signature authority extends to Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and Letters of Intent (LOIs), which are typically non-binding. For additional information on MOUs, please visit our MOUs Legal Topic page.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Signature Authority

Q1: Who is ultimately responsible for delegating signature authority at UC City?A1: The UC City Chancellor holds the primary authority to delegate signature rights to campus employees, as authorized by the University of California Board of Regents. All delegations must be in written form to be valid.
Q2: Can an authorized signatory pass their signature authority to another employee?
A2: No. Delegated signature authority is non-transferable. An employee with authorized signature rights cannot further delegate this authority to a colleague, regardless of the circumstances.
Q3: Are there exceptions to the contract review requirement before signature?
A3: Yes. Only template agreements pre-approved and developed by the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) may be signed without prior review by the OGC or relevant contracting unit. All other contracts require formal review.
Q4: Do MOUs and LOIs require the same signature authority as formal contracts?
A4: Yes. Even though MOUs and LOIs are typically non-binding, they still require signature by an authorized individual per UC City’s signature authority guidelines to ensure institutional alignment.
Q5: Where can I find the latest list of authorized signatories at UC City?
A5: The current Chancellor’s Delegation of Signature Authority Memo is available in the Resource section below. This memo is updated periodically, so we recommend checking it regularly for the latest information.

Additional Assistance

For general signature authority inquiries or assistance, please contact the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) via email at ask.legal@ucity.edu or phone: (406) 517-1925.
For signature inquiries related to research proposals, contracts, grants, or other research-related documents, please visit the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) website at https://osp.ucity.us/ or contact OSP via email at osp@ucity.us.

Resources

UC City Chancellor’s Delegation of Signature Authority MemoUniversity of California Board of Regents Policy § 2.6.4 AgreementsUniversity of California Board of Regents Policy § 2.6.5 Delegation of Authority and ResponsibilitiesUniversity of California Board of Regents Policy § 3.4 ContractsUC City Chancellor’s Signature Authority Policy: https://policylibrary.ucity.edu/legal/chancellor-signature-authorityCalifornia Department of General Services (DGS) – State Purchasing: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/ProcurementUC City Policy for Procurement of Goods and Services: https://policylibrary.ucity.edu/business-finance/procurement-goods-and-servicesUC City Procurement Manual: https://procurement.ucity.edu/sites/default/documents/ProcurementManualJan2025.pdfOffice of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Website: https://osp.ucity.edu/UC City Policy § 2.4 Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Routing: https://policylibrary.ucity.edu/research/2.4-policy-routingThe UC City Research Corporations: https://ucrc.ucity.edu/
Chancellor Rodriguez has delegated signature authority to some campus leaders for particular agreements in the Chancellor’s Delegation Memorandum. For additional questions beyond the FAQs above, please refer to the Office of the General Counsel (OGC).

Purpose of NDAs

NDAs create a contractual framework for sharing confidential information between a disclosing and a receiving party. They specify the types of information deemed confidential and set restrictions on how this information can be used and shared.

Information commonly protected under NDAs includes, but is not limited to, innovative ideas, know-how, process descriptions, chemical formulas, manufacturing techniques, intellectual property details, and sensitive research and financial data. NDAs may be unilateral ("One-Way In" or “One-Way Out”), involving a party either disclosing or receiving confidential information, or Bilateral ("Two-Way"), with mutual exchange of confidential information.

UCCity Tech offers standard NDA templates, including an NDA-In, NDA-Out, Mutual NDA and a specialized Contracts Legal Topic for student design project courses.

NDA Processing and Oversight

UCCity facilitate execution of NDAs relevant to their respective areas, depending on the nature of information shared, context of the disclosure, and the parties involved. While use of UCCity Tech’s standard NDA templates is preferred, each office is able to review and negotiate third-party NDA templates as needed.

UCCity employees, including UCCity employees, should consult with the appropriate office based on the context of the information exchange and the purpose of the NDA. Please note while the GTRI team within Legal Affairs manages GTRI-related NDAs which are not connected to sponsored research projects, NDAs supporting sponsored research are managed by Office of Sponsored Programs’ Office of Exchange Agreements (OEA).

Institutional partnerships are executed in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, including but not limited to Proposition 209 and the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy; the University of California,City does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.

Global Initiatives facilitates UC City international engagement by developing MOUs and agreements with institutions around the world. Our staff work collaboratively with campus partners to create MOUs and agreements that meet the needs of faculty's global research and educational activities. We serve as both a resource and operational support for individuals, departments, schools, research units and professional schools in executing their international strategy.