
If you represent an NGO, please remember to enter a short description of your organization on page two of the MOU in the section naming the parties. Replace all the grey-shaded fields throughout the document with the correct information.Review the MOU, making sure the correct template is being used.

The standard text is available in English, French and Spanish. The MOU outlines UNICEF Procurement Services processes and sets out the Terms and Conditions for individual transactions. A MOU is a legal document which sets the terms, conditions and operational rules applying to a contract. Such agreements require review by the Office of Research and are signed on behalf of The Regents of the University of California by duly authorized persons only.To be valid, the relationship between UNICEF and a Procurement services partner must be governed by a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Please note, researchers should NOT sign agreements with international organizations or agencies for their research. For this reason, the time required for negotiation of some MOUs may vary widely.

How quickly and fully each participating organization’s representative responds to UC DAVIS’ communications.Requests and requirements of the participating organizations that conflict with UC DAVIS policies, practices, or organizational structure.Unclear expectations and ambitions for the collaboration.Potential complicating factors may include: The length of time to draft and finalize an MOU can vary widely, and is affected by the complexity of the project, as well as by how much discussion is needed to reach consensus. This is often the first step in the process of developing and subsequently entering into legally binding funded research agreements. Specific Non-Binding International Research MOU ( sample) – Used when a collaborative research area has already been identified, or narrowed, and both institutions want to document their intent to collaborate in a research area with one another. General Non-binding International Research MOU ( sample) – Used to establish a broad research relationship with another institution with the goal of exploring and identifying possible research collaborations and the intent to subsequently enter into more specific legally binding funded research agreements. The guide was written to assist faculty and staff members in avoiding difficulties often encountered during the international MOU process.

International MOU Basic Guide – This basic guide is provided for UC Davis faculty and staff planning to seek a new, or renew an existing, international Memorandum of Understanding, including Agreements of Cooperation and Working Agreements, with foreign institutions.
