Memorandum of understanding

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(Area of cooperation)

This Memorandum of Understanding is intended to promote international cooperation between the Universität Hamburg, Department of … at the Faculty of … and the University of …, Faculty/Department of … (name of partner institution).

The Department of … at the Faculty of …, Universität Hamburg, represented by (name of representative) and the Faculty/Department of …, University of …, represented by (name of representative of partner institution), recognizing the benefits to their respective universities from the establishment of institutional links, hereby agree to enter into this agreement for the following purpose.

1. 
   PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
   

The purpose of this agreement is to develop academic and educational cooperation, establish a collaborative program in (indicate area of cooperation) between the two universities and to cooperate in their mutual interest for a range of higher educational activities. (Please identify further purposes of agreement and elaborate accordingly).

2. 
   AREAS OF COOPERATION
   

Subject to the availability of funds, resources and approval of the authorized representatives or heads of the Department/Institute of … at the MIN Faculty, Universität Hamburg and the Faculty/Department/Institute of …, University of (name of partner institution), both institutions agree to develop the following collaborative activities: (Please reject or add information in accordance with the agreement).

1. 
   Conducting joint research and development project
   
2. 
   Cooperation in individual projects
   
3. 
   Organization of lectures, symposia, international meetings, conferences,
   

4. 
   Exchange of researchers and students
   
5. 
   Exchange of information, teaching materials, technological and scientific publications
   
6. 
   Providing opportunities for professors and researchers to give lectures
   
7. 
   Search for opportunities to collaborate in the future
   

3. 
   IMPLEMENTATION
   

1. 
   All programs or activities implemented under the terms of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be mutually agreed upon in writing, including the necessary budget for the program of activity as the need may arise.
   
2. 
   Each of the participating institutions shall be fully responsible financially for the activities carried out under its direction or by its staff, except as otherwise agreed by the parties.
   
3. 
   The parties will designate one officer each who will develop and coordinate specific programs or activities between them.
   

4. 
   INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
   

Both partner institutions will ensure that any results and publications originating from this collaboration will be available in both Germany and (partner institution). (Please add information in accordance with the agreement).

5. 
   DURATION AND RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT
   

This Memorandum of Understanding will become effective immediately after signature by the representatives of both Universität Hamburg and (Partner institution) representatives for a period of … years and is subject to revision of modification by mutual agreement.

5. 
   AMENDMENTS
   

1. 
   This Memorandum of Understanding may be amended by a written agreement signed by the representatives of both universities.
   
2. 
   In the event of any unforeseen incident during collaborative activities in either country both universities agree to negotiate a mutually acceptable solution.
   
3. 
   Should any disagreement arise out of the application, interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, the universities shall endeavor to exercise best efforts to negotiate their differences.
   

5. 
   TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
   

This agreement may, at any time during its period of validity, be terminated by either party upon prior notice to the other in writing not later than … months before termination date, provided that such termination shall not affect the completion of any program or activity underway at the time the notice of termination is given.

5. 
   APPROVAL
   

In agreement with the above terms of participation, the authorized representatives of the Department of … at the Faculty of …., Universität Hamburg, and the Faculty/Department of …, University of (name), hereby affix signatures.

Dean of the MIN Faculty

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Name and signature of representative Name and signature of representative

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