We are a state university.  Here are  a couple of short tutorials for my
staff on the subject.

Re confidentiality, we have no different confidentiality clause for them
than for all other sponsors.  Basically, if it is their
confidential/proprietary information, we will honor confidentiality on info
they give us.  We will not bind students to confidentiality (they are not
employees, and freedom in educational experience is important) but will
agree to avoid exposing them to the material.

Sometimes state sponsors have a need for some material they provide to be
confidential.  Sometimes there is a good reason for a delay in publication
(e.g., material going into legislative/regulatory processes, prior to
application), but a time certain for publication is absolutely required.

These may not be requirements of a state sponsor, but very often are.

Chuck

At 04:03 PM 10/18/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi All:
>
>First of all let me say that I find this source of information extremely
>helpful.  I am learning about subcontracts and would like your advise.
>
>I am trying to get a subcontract processed (we are the prime and the
>subcontractor is a state university) and have been asked to modify our
>existing agreement.
>
>Would you mind letting me review clauses on "Confidential Information",
>"Indemnity" (for state institutions), "Governing Law" (for state
>institutions)?
>
>Is there specific information out there on regulations that state
>institutions need to adhere to on the above?
>
>Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Patricia Moroney
>Research Grants Manager
>ECOG Coordinating Center
>617-632-3610
>
>
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