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Types of Agreements

As with all universities in the University of Texas system, there are two primary types of international agreements at UTRGV. The first and broadest is the Agreement of Cooperation, which establishes a formal partnership between UTRGV and an international institution. This type of agreement also encompasses student, faculty and/or staff exchanges, shared research projects, technology transfer and other general activities. Normally, when we are first opening formal relations with another university, this is the agreement that will be signed.

The second type of agreement is more specific and named Program Agreement. The Program Agreement provides detailed information regarding UTRGV partnerships involving students, faculty and/or staff members engaged in particular undertakings within international institutions. This type of agreement covers student, faculty and/or staff exchanges, joint research projects, finances/costs, or technology transfer. Program Agreements are only used after an Agreement of Cooperation is already in place and signed.

To initiate a new proposal for an agreement please fill in the form in this link.

There are many types of international agreements. For more information on them, please contact Global Initiatives. Email: global.initiatives@utrgv.edu

Download UTRGV Agreements:

  • Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) Template
  • Agreement of Cooperation
  • Convenio de Cooperación
  • Program Agreement

Preparing an Agreement:

To prepare an Agreement of Cooperation or Program Agreement:

International Agreements Guidelines and Procedures

  1. International agreements

    Pre-submission Stage

    International agreements between UTRGV and foreign universities or colleges are governed by a combination of Texas state law, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Rules, and UTRGV policies.

  2. Agreement Application

    Submission Stage

    UTRGV faculty or staff members seeking to establish an international agreement with a foreign university or entity must complete the online application through Global Initiatives. The application sets out relevant details of the proposed agreement, including parties, scope of proposed activities, and benefits to the university.

  3. Non-Standard Request

    Review Stage (2-4 Months)

    Non-standard requests, including agreements not using existing templates, will be submitted to the UTRGV Attorney for review. Once approved by legal, non-standard request undergo the same process of standard request.

  4. Standard Request

    Review Stage (1-2 Months)

    Virtual meeting is established with potential partner university and UTRGV parties to ensure agreement goals align. Submitter presents agreement proposal to IPAC ta monthly meeting. Consideration will be given to academic appropriateness, institutional benefit and risk.

  5. IPAC Issues Memoranda

    Response

    Approval. GI will route agreement to obtain President's signature. Afterwards GI provides the final signed copy to partner and publishes online.

    Reconsideration requested. School reviews and negotiates terms of partnership with international partner institution, if applicable. A revised proposal may be re-submitted.

    Not approved. No further Action.

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