Specimen and Data Agreements

Material Transfer Agreement (MTA)

When sending and receiving specimens for research purposes from the Indiana Biobank, a “Material Transfer Agreement” between Indiana University and the receiving company/institution must be completed prior to the receipt of any specimens. The MTA defines the rights of the provider and the recipient with respect to the materials and any derivatives.

Please contact us to initiate the MTA process.

Internal Transfer Agreement (ITA)

When researchers within Indiana University send and receive specimens from the Indiana Biobank an “Internal Transfer Agreement” must be completed. The “Internal Transfer Agreement” defines the agreement for the transfer of biological materials within Indiana University (between the Indiana Biobank and the Indiana University researcher recipient).

Please contact us to initiate the ITA process.

Data Use Agreement (DUA)

When sending omics data to researchers, a “Data Use Agreement” must be completed. The “Data Use Agreement” defines the terms of release of the data to researchers from the Indiana Biobank. The purpose of this document is to provide acknowledgement on the policies and procedures of how the data is to be used.

Please contact us to initiate the DUA process.