Agreements
Agreement between FAPESP and The University of Queensland Versão em português
COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR RESEARCH BETWEEN FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO AND THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO - FAPESP , established by Law nº 5.918, of October 18th, 1960, with headquarters at Rua Pio XI, 1500, Alto da Lapa, São Paulo, SP, enrolled in CNPJ/MF under nº 43.828.151/0001-45, herein represented according to article 11, “a” of Law nº 5.918, combined with its General Rule approved by Decree nº 40.132, of May 23, 1962, represented by its President, Prof. Dr. JOSÉ GOLDEMBERG, in the exercise of the powers delegated by Act of the Governor of the State of São Paulo, published in the Official Gazette of the State, of August 22, 2015, hereinafter referred to as “FAPESP”, and THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND (ABN 63 942 912 684) a body corporate constituted under The University of Queensland Act 1998 (Qld), represented by Prof. PETER HØJ hereinafer referred to as “UQ” and both hereinafter referred to as the "Parties”:
CONSIDERING the importance of promoting cooperation in scientific and technological research between Australia and the State of São Paul, Brazil, wishing to strengthen this cooperation on the basis of equality and mutual benefit;
CONSIDERING the need to strengthen the links between the scientific communities of both countries and also to encourage new forms of collaboration between its research centers;
WISHING to promote initiatives and collaboration in scientific research and technological development in priority areas of interest to both parties, fostering bilateral cooperation.
AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Purpose
Through this Cooperation Agreement, the Parties will implement scientific and technological cooperation between researchers from UQ and from the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil, through joint funding of collaborative research activities and projects as defined by Clause 2.
2. Methods of Collaboration
The Parties will promote such collaboration, observing their respective international obligations, domestic laws and other existing regulations, through mechanisms such as, but not necessarily including all of, the following activities:
a) Organization of scientific and technological seminars, specialized workshops, symposia and other scientific meetings of mutual interest, to promote interaction between institutions and research groups relevant to both countries, with the goal of identifying future areas for cooperation;
b) Activities of scientific exchange that will help prepare for the development of cooperative research projects between teams from the State of São Paulo and UQ, including but not limited to, scientific exchange visits, workshops and bilateral scientific seminars. In the case of scientific exchange, the Parties will encourage proposals that will contribute to the preparation and submission of a joint research proposals.
c) Implementation of joint research projects on issues of common concern, exchanging knowledge and results.
3. Scientific Areas
Activities described in Clause 2 could be developed, in principle, in all areas of knowledge. Areas of mutual interest will be agreed to by the Joint Steering Committee and specified in each call for proposals.
4. Implementation
a) The Parties will establish one or more actions according to Clause 2 and in accordance with the scientific relevance and the national legislation in each country of the Parties and their own budget availability.
b) The Joint Steering Committee will consist of one representative from each of the Parties: the Joint Steering Committee will be responsible for the continuation of this Agreement and for drafting the joint calls for proposals.
c) For the implementation of the actions, the Parties may provide, by agreement, the most appropriate procedures including mechanisms such as: delegation meetings; workshops; correspondence and other procedures.
d) Each Party will receive and review the proposals according to its own criteria and rules. After revision of the proposals, the Parties will decide in a meeting which proposals will be supported.
e) The Parties may establish joint procedures for the submission and review of the proposals in case of mutual interest and the decision of the Steering Committee.
5. Funding
For each of the research projects that are approved, UQ will fund research teams from Queensland, Australia and FAPESP will fund research teams from Sao Paulo, Brazil, in all cases according to their national rules and regulations and budget availability.
The amount for funding will be mutually agreed upon and defined in each Call for Proposals and will be used to fund each selected proposal.
6. Intellectual Property
a) Unless a more specific project agreement applies, the Parties agree that when the actions taken by virtue of this Agreement result in products of commercial value and intellectual property rights, these actions will be regulated by national legislation and international conventions in force. Participants should also observe the Intellectual Property Policy of the Party responsible for the funding of their team.
b) In the case of joint ownership of Intellectual Property, the relevant parties will in good faith endeavor to establish a joint ownership agreement regarding the allocation and terms of exercising that joint ownership, taking into account the relevant contributions of the Parties.
7. Term
This Agreement will be effective upon signature by the Chief Executive Officers or their delegates for a period of 5 (five) years, at which time it will be reviewed for possible renewal for a further five year period.
Either Party may, on six months’ notice in writing, terminate this Agreement in advance of its normal expiration or request the renegotiation of its conditions.
The termination of this Agreement shall not bring harm to the implementation of projects and programs already approved or which had already started, in which case the Parties should keep their budget for the projects and programs during the term of its validity.
8. Communications
Any notice to be served on either of the Parties by the other shall be made in writing and shall be sent to the following addresses:
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(a) FAPESP: Rua Pio XI, 1500 – Alto da Lapa |
(b) UQ: Level 3, Brian Wilson Chancellery (61A) |
9. Modifications
This Agreement may be amended by mutual consent of both Parties and made official by Addenda.
10. Miscellaneous
a) Each Party covers its own administration costs regarding its contribution to the call, unless otherwise jointly decided.
b) This Agreement is subject to the availability of funds in the budget of the Parties and the applicable laws and regulations of their respective countries.
c) The Parties shall maintain the highest ethical and legal standards in funding research under this Agreement.
d) The Parties agree that this Agreement is produced in good faith, so that any dispute and/or interpretation arising therefrom in relation to its implementation, execution and compliance will be resolved jointly by them and shall be in writing. If no agreement is reached between the Parties, this document will be terminated without liability to the Parties, save that the Parties should agree how to conclude the actions in progress up to the date of notification of termination by either party.
Signed in UQ, on 5/08/16, in two original copies in English and Portuguese, both texts being equally authentic.
FAPESP
José Goldemberg
President
UQ
Professor Peter Høj
President and Vice-Chancellor