Who can sign a contract on behalf of MIT?
Only a few people at MIT have signing authority. Who to contact if you need a contract signed depends upon the nature of contract. You should contact MIT’s Procurement Office if you are buying equipment, software, consulting services, or any other type of purchase on MIT’s behalf; the Office of Sponsored Programs if the contract relates to a research program or proposed research collaboration; or the Technology Licensing Office if the contract relates to the acquisition of biological or other materials needed for your research (for example, a material transfer agreement). If it is unclear who to contact, the OGC would be happy to assist you in making that determination. Before you pass the contract on to the appropriate office for review, you should first read the contract carefully to identify any terms you think may be inconsistent with your goals. MIT may need to make modifications to the contract before it is signed, especially if it contains any of the following terms: indemnifica
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