Glossary

Contract: an exchange of promises that gives rise to legally enforceable rights and duties. A contract is usually a binding agreement under which the sponsor provides funding for a proposed program in return for a product (e.g., services, scientific report). Contracts are specific in the nature of the work to be done, the manner in which it is carried out, and the conditions of termination. Source: UCSF Administrative Policy 400-10.

Non-sponsored activity: a project that receives financial support from UCSF only and not an outside entity. For example, a department provides financial and staff resources to a faculty member to train students, conduct research, or manage a department program.

Partner: for the purpose of this guide, a partner is defined as a non-UCSF person or entity that is your collaborator.

Sponsor: an entity that provides funds to UCSF to support the conduct of a project. Examples of sponsors include: private industries, government agencies, and foundations.

Sponsored activity: a project in which UCSF receives funding from an external organization for a specific project or scope of work.

Sponsored Research Agreement: a legal agreement between a private industry organization and the Regents of the University of California on behalf of UCSF for a research project that is directed by a UCSF principal investigator. Such an agreement is negotiated by the Industry Contracts Division. Source: Industry Contracts Division