Model Agreements
Template Research Collaboration Agreements
The TTO handles a variety of research contracts and each agreement will be tailored to the specific project. The following section describes the types of agreements our office reviews and provides model templates. If you have any questions, please contact the TTO at TTD@cdc.gov.
Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs)
- Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) – Mutual
- Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) – CDC Recipient
- Non-Disclosure Data Agreement (NDDA)
Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
- Material Transfer Agreement – CDC Provider
- Material Transfer Agreement – CDC Recipient
- Material Transfer Agreement – CDC Provider – Controlled Materials
Research Collaboration Agreement (RCA)
Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs)
- Cooperative Research and Development Agreement
- Materials Cooperative Research and Development Agreement
Template License Agreements
Licensing agreements are handled by the CDC Team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH NIAID). CDC TTO provides below a list of the types of license agreements utilized. If you have any specific inquiries about licensing, those questions can be directed to CDC TTO at TTO@cdc.gov.
License Application
If a company wants to license and develop a CDC invention, a NIH License Application must be submitted. Please contact CDC TTO at TTO@cdc.gov for assistance.
Non-Exclusive Patent License Agreement
Non-Exclusive Patent License Agreement for Internal Research Use
Exclusive Patent License Agreement
Biological Material License Agreement – Internal Research & Development
Biological Material License Agreement – Commercial Development
License Agreement Amendment
- Page last reviewed: June 29, 2017
- Page last updated: October 14, 2016
- Content source:
- Office of the Associate Director for Science