Yes, it's called a "gift" and is handled through the
development office.

On Fri, 5 Apr 1996 15:51:49 -0600 Research Administration
Discussion Group wrote:

> From: Research Administration Discussion Group
<xxxxxx@health.state.ny.us>
> Date: Fri, 5 Apr 1996 15:51:49 -0600
> Subject: $$ without a research agreement
> To: Multiple recipients of list RESADM-L
<xxxxxx@health.state.ny.us>
>
> The University of Arkansas recently received an award from
a private
> industrial source.  The sponsor agreed to fund the
proposed research but
> declined to enter into a formal research agreement.
>
> Do any of you have an established procedure for
administering this type
> of award?
>
> Thank you for you help.
>
>
> Susan Rausch                                    Phone:
(501) 575-3845
> Office of Research and Sponsored Programs         Fax:
(501) 575-3846
> University of Arkansas
> 120 Ozark Hall
> Fayetteville, AR  72701                 E-mail:
xxxxxx@comp.uark.edu
>