1. MGH Contracting Guidance Decision Tree
MGH Research Compliance Office
Rachel Ackman
May 14, 2013

2. 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

3. How do I use it?
If you already know who should handle your contract – there’s no need to consult the Decision Tree.

4. 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 on-going relationship

5. What about… Materials Management Development (gifts)
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:

6. 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.

7. 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:

8. MGH Contracting Guidance Decision Tree