Material Transfer Agreement (MTA)
Material transfer within the context of research facilitates collaboration among scientists. Unique materials developed or owned by an investigator at one institution may be useful to develop another line of questioning or confirm findings at another locale. Materials transferred for research are typically associated with biological sciences. The Material Transfer Agreement solidifies the terms and conditions for the exchange of materials.
PLEASE NOTE: Save the following forms used for material transfer to your computer before filling out.
SDSU Approval of Material Transfer Agreements
All Material Transfer Agreements, regardless of whether SDSU is the "Provider" or the "Recipient" of the
material, must be approved by the Authorized Institutional Official within Graduate and Research Affairs.
To obtain institutional approval and the appropriate signature, please return a completed copy of the
MTA Request for Approval Form
and the completed appropriate Material Transfer Agreement to Division of Research
Affairs, Graduate and Research Affairs, SSE 1410, MC 8220 or for more information call (619) 594-0905.
Live Animal Transfers
Use the Mouse Line Transfer form to transfer animals off campus.
Uniform Biological Material Transfer Agreement
As a matter of convenience, SDSU has agreed to abide by all terms and conditions of the
Uniform Biological Material Transfer Agreement ("UBMTA")
as published in the Federal Register on March 8, 1995
and has placed on file with the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) an accepted and signed
unmodified copy of the UBMTA. Transfer of biological materials between institutions that are
signatories to
the UBMTA may be completed by using a brief Implementing Letter
which identifies the material and the parties
and confirms that the transfer is being made under the terms of the UBMTA. To use the UBMTA, complete the implementing letter and submit it to the Division of Research Affairs.
Other Material Transfer Agreement Formats
Transfers involving proprietary materials and/or commercial entities may require greater levels of protection
and the more detailed Proprietary Material Transfer Agreement
may be preferred or required.
For non-proprietary materials or transfers to non-profit entities, the Simple Agreement for Transfer of Non-proprietary Biological Materials may be used in lieu of the UBMTA. This form is shorter and contains fewer restrictions and reporting requirements.
For information, please contact the Division of Research Affairs at 619-594-0905.