The exchange of research materials is an important component of the research enterprise. University of Washington (UW) researchers are both providers and recipients of research materials such as cell lines, cultures, bacteria, nucleotides, proteins, transgenic animals, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Typically, material transfers occur between the UW and research institutions or corporate researchers.
This vital exchange requires a specific contract for each transfer. Such contracts are known as Material Transfer Agreements or "MTAs." The Agreements Group within UW TechTransfer manages all MTAs for the UW, and is the only unit of the University authorized to do so.
Please contact the Agreements Group for assistance with the transfer of materials.
