MGH Contracting Guidance
Decision Tree
MGH Research Compliance Office
Rachel Ackman
May 14, 2013
What is it?
• A series of questions that should guide
you to the BEST place to start
• A way to think through the important
details of the project
How do I use it?
• If you already know who should handle
your contract – there’s no need to consult
the Decision Tree.
How do I use it?
• If you do not know who should handle your
contract, you can use this Decision Tree in
almost any situation where:
– An MGH staff member is PARTICIPATING in
a project with an outside entity
• Collaboration, programmatic activity, or an ongoing relationship
What about…
• Materials Management
– MM focuses on procurement and purchasing
– We needed to keep the scope of the Decision Tree narrow in
order for it to be understandable
• Development (gifts)
– We intend to incorporate the Development Office, but the
processes need to be clarified first. Its being worked on
currently.
• Material Transfer or Data Use Agmts: MTAs & DUAs
– These are transactional and do not usually establish a
relationship.
• Others
– If there are any other situations you’d like to see addressed,
please tell me about them: [email protected]
Confused?
• Its ok! Contracts at Partners can be
confusing sometimes.
– Each contracting office has its own focus;
sometimes they have to work together to get
your contract right.
– If you send it to one office, it may still end up
with a different office depending on who has
the right set of skills.
– You can always call Research Compliance if
you have questions.
Let’s see it!
• Ok, but first…
– Its not perfect. The contracting process will
continue to change and evolve as Partners
and MGH see different situations and develop
processes for them.
– If you have feedback or suggestions, I’d love
to hear them: [email protected]
MGH Contracting Guidance
Decision Tree
http://mghresearch.partners.org/Research
_Compliance/ContractDecisionTree.aspx