Request for Consideration of

International Linkage Agreement

This form is a prerequisite to any international agreement entered into between Missouri University of Science & Technology and an academic, governmental or private institution in other nations of the world. Please complete and submit this form to the Office of International and Cultural Affairs in order to facilitate a preliminary review of the proposed agreement.

Linkage agreement Type:
New
Renewal
Revision and Renewal / Institution-wide Linkage
Department-wide Linkage
Individual Faculty member Collaboration
I.  Proposed agreement International Partner/Missouri S&T Information:
Name & City of Proposed International Partner Institution:
Name & Department of Proposed International Partner Initiator:
Name of International Partner Principal Contact:
Name and title of person who will sign MOU for International Partner:
Name, Department & Title of Missouri S&T- Agreement Initiator:
II.  Activity Type (please check all that apply):
Faculty Research:
International Training or Technical Assistance. Please specify type or topic: / Student Exchange and/or Study Abroad Experience:
Undergraduate Experience:
Graduate Experience:
Please note: Student Exchange requires an appendix, parity and students’ financial commitment to home institution.
III.  Synopsys of Project: Please describe the scope and nature of this partnership.
IV.  Background information: please provide information about the partner institution in terms of: reputation, areas of specializations, private or public, types of degrees, etc.
V.  Resources: If S&T funds or resources will be utilized, please provide details.
VI.  Partnership Goals: Please describe how this agreement contributes to S&T’s Strategic Plan and the goals of the sponsoring department. If appropriate, indicate how this agreement fits with other partnerships in the specific country or region.
VII.  Approval
The final agreement will be signed by the Missouri S&T Chancellor or his/her designee.
The Sponsoring Faculty Member and the Department Chair are responsible for notifying their respective Dean of this potential agreement.
Name of Sponsoring Faculty Member: ______
Signature of Sponsoring Faculty Member: ______Date:
Name of Department Chair: ______
Signature of Department Chair: ______Date:
Assistant Director – Study Abroad
Office of International and Cultural Affairs: ______Date:
(if agreement includes Student Exchange Experience)
VIII. Missouri S&T Linkage Agreement Criteria: Missouri S&T International linkage agreements must fit into one of the following categories in order to fit institutional needs. Please indicate how the appropriate criteria will be implemented:
Add prestige to Missouri S&T by the affiliation:
Provide student benefit (through student recruitment, internships, study abroad, etc.):
Promote specific good will/public relations:
Promote research, contracts, or training:
VIII.  Duration of the Agreement:
Proposed Begin Date: ______/ Proposed End Date: ______

Acknowledgement of Restrictive Clause

(Applicable To All Linkage Agreements)

This serves as acknowledgement by ______ of a restrictive clause placed in all Missouri S&T linkage agreements. If you receive approval for your requested linkage, this restrictive clause will be included in the proposed agreement.

The restrictive clause reads as follows:

“The terms of such mutual collaboration for each program and activity implemented under the terms of Memorandum of Academic Cooperation Between The Curators of the University of Missouri on behalf of Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA, and NAME OF UNIVERSITY, COUNTRY, will be jointly discussed and agreed upon in writing by authorized officials of both institutions prior to the initiation of the particular program or activity. Both parties agree to diligently and strictly comply with any and all applicable U.S. export control regulations. All activities will be based upon publicly available information and any resulting information will be published and shared broadly in the scientific community.”

It is the responsibility of ______to inform in writing other faculty, staff and students (graduate or undergraduate) involved in this work/linkage agreement of the possibility of export control implications and the restrictions associated with this project.

Acknowledgement:

I have read and understand the restrictive clause referenced above and am aware that it will be included in this agreement. Further, I understand the possibility of export control implications on this project and agree to comply with any conditions set forth to manage such technology controls. I also agree to fully report any potential conflicts of interest present with my involvement in this study.

Signature of Sponsoring Faculty:

Signature of Department Chair: