INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

Between

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

And

THE PARTNER INSTITUTION, COUNTRY

 

1.0          PREAMBLE

 

1.1               Recognizing the mutual benefits that have been gained through cooperative programs promoting scholarly activities and international understanding as outlined in previous Memoranda of Understanding, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Partner Institution enter into this Institutional Partnership Agreement (Agreement) and agree to the following:

 

 

2.0          OBJECTIVES

 

2.1           The objectives of this Agreement shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

 

                                a)             the continued development of collaborative research projects;

 

                                b)            the organization of joint academic and scientific activities, such as courses, conferences, seminars, symposia or lectures;

 

                                c)             the exchange of staff;

 

d)                   the exchange of undergraduate and graduate students; and

 

e)                   the exchange of publications and other materials of common interest.

 

2.2                 Cooperative projects under this Agreement may include any of the academic disciplines of UNC and PI.

 

 

3.0          IMPLEMENTATION

 

3.1           In order to carry out and fulfil the aims of this Agreement, UNC-Chapel Hill and PI shall each appoint a Campus Co-ordinator who shall manage the development and conduct of joint activities.  The Campus Co-ordinators shall be responsible for arranging the evaluation of activities under this Agreement according to the practices of their respective institutions.

 

3.2             Specific details of any activity shall be set forth in Supplemental Addendum, which, upon signing by the __________ at each institution, shall become an integral part of the Institutional Agreement.   The Addenda shall include such items as: the responsibilities of each Party for the agreed upon activity, schedules for the specific activity, budgets and sources of financing and any other items necessary for the efficient achievement of the activity.

 

 

4.0          DURATION AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

 

                4.1           This Agreement shall become effective on the date that it is signed by both Parties and shall be valid for a period of ten years, but may be renewed or extended by mutual consent.  Any changes to this Agreement shall be subject tot he written consent of both Parties.

4.2           This Agreement may be terminated by either Party at any time provided that the terminating Party gives written notice of its intention at least six months prior to termination.     

 

 

5.0                DISPUTE RESOLUTION

 

5.1                 Any dispute arising under the terms of this Agreement shall be referred to an independent mediator as agreed by both Parties.

 

As witness to their subscription to the above Articles, the representative of the UNC and PI have hereunto provided their endorsement.

 

 

For and on behalf of UNC-Chapel Hill                                             For and on behalf of PI

                                               

 

 

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 Name & Title

 

 

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