Developing a MOA or MOU

Once a research study/project is approved for implementation, a Memorandum of Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding between the funding agency and the UPLB is prepared by the proponent. There are funding agencies that have their own draft MOA/MOU that the proponent can refer to. UPLB has also its own proforma draft of the MOA/MOU and is available at the UPLB Legal Office. PCARRD, on the other hand, has an Omnibus MOA with UPLB.

Processing a MOA or MOU

The draft MOA/MOU is referred to both parties for comments. From the funding agency, the MOA/MOU is referred to the UPLB Legal Office for review, and sent back to the proponent/funding agency for revision based on the comments of the OVCRE and the Legal Office. The OVCRE studies the agreements/terms and recommends the MOA/MOU to the UPLB Chancellor who approves/signs the agreement and sends to the funding agency. The funding agency approves and notarizes the MOA/MOU. The proponent/OVCRE/Legal Office and OC are provided copies of the agreement. The OC will send copy of the MOA/MOU to UP Diliman for confirmation.

After the MOA is approved, the funding agency issues the notice to proceed to the OVCRE on the attention of the proponent. The funding agency also furnishes the proponent a copy of the notice.