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Tropical Technology Consortium Memorandum of Understanding

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a written legal instrument that documents a relationship between the United States Government and a State Department of Agriculture, college, university, other research institution or organization, private agency or organization, or any other party. An MOU does not provide for an exchange of funds, other non-monetary support, including supplies, equipment, chemicals, personnel, etc. from or to a cooperator. In most circumstances, it may be more appropriate to establish a funded or non-funded cooperative agreement. An MOU is appropriate when:

  1. All parties to the MOU have a mutual interest in the MOU's objectives.
  2. All parties exercise their own authority independently but cooperatively.
  3. All parties maintain control of their own resources, unless state otherwise in the MOU.
  4. An authorized ARS mission is supported. The best evidence (although not the only evidence) of this support is a close relationship between the objectives of the MOU and an approved CRIS Document.
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