This page contains resources that relate to tender opportunities that may be relevant to your application.
GRDC has standard terms and conditions for contracting our investments and potential partners are expected to read and understand these terms and conditions prior to applying for any opportunity.
The templates for these contracts are provided below, however, depending on the proposed arrangement, the terms and conditions may be subject to change.
Research contracts
Research contracts are used for most RD&E investments partnering with research organisations.
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Important note: As a requirement of the GRDC Research Contracts, partners are to include a RD&E Data Management Plan and an Intellectual Property and Project Output (IPPO) Register prior to contract execution.
View the GRDC RD&E Data Capture and Storage Guidelines for Research Partners, and a link to the GRDC RD&E Data Management Plan Template.
Topics covered in the guidelines include:
Identifying RD&E data for collection and storage
Watch our videos that describe a Data Management Plan and guide you through completing a Data Management Plan for GRDC:
Uploading RD&E Data to an Approved Repository
Registering Project Metadata with the GRDC Data Catalogue
- GRDC Metadata Collection Form v3.2.1
Watch our videos that will guide you through how to complete and submit a GRDC Metadata Collection Form:
Watch our videos that show how to upload data and create metadata in Zenodo:
- GRDC Guideline for Research Partners for Describing GRDC RD&E Datasets v1.0
Our Research Contract contains specific clauses relating to the content, responsibility for maintenance, and format of the IPPO Register, as well as definitions for important terms such as Intellectual Property and Project Outputs.
The IPPO Register details:
- any Background IP and Third-Party IP brought by a party (including GRDC) to a Project, who the owners are and whether any restrictions apply to its use that would affect the dissemination or commercialisation of the Project Outputs.
- lists all IP that will be generated through the Project that is (if our standard Research Contract terms apply) co-owned by GRDC and the research organisation.
Download the Intellectual Property and Project Output Register.
Contracts
Service contracts are used when GRDC fully funds an arrangement for:
- the provision of services generally (including corporate services) or
- assistance to deliver an investment.
Download the Services Contract template.
Consultancy contracts are used when we seek specialist advice and expertise or an independent opinion on a particular process or subject matter.
Download the Consultancy Contract template.
RD&E capacity and ability
Study Tour Agreements are used when we support study tours to facilitate engagement with leading researchers or growers in other regions implementing best practice.
Download the Study Tour Agreement template.
Material Transfer Agreement (MTA)
Our Research Contract requires our research partners to obtain GRDC’s written approval before any Project Outputs can be transferred to third parties via an approved Material Transfer Agreement.
GRDC has developed two Approved MTA templates that can be used for the transfer of Project Outputs to third parties on royalty-free terms:
See below for 'Written approval to transfer project outputs' for more information and for guidance on obtaining approval from GRDC.
Written approval to transfer project outputs
Our Research Contract requires:
- our research partners to obtain our written approval before any Project Outputs can be transferred to a third party; and
- that the transfer must occur on an approved Material Transfer Agreement (MTA).
Follow the instructions below to seek approval for the transfer of project outputs.
Then please email the GRDC investment manager and include:
- a request for GRDC to approve the transfer of the Project Outputs, including a rationale for the transfer;
- a completed Schedule 1 of the applicable MTA; and
- an up-to-date Intellectual Property Register for the project.
Note: GRDC may seek additional information to understand how the transfer aligns with the aim of the project or delivery benefit to Australian growers, before responding to the request.
Contact GRDC’s commercialisation team to discuss your commercialisation options. You might need to engage your institution’s commercialisation capacity for assistance.
Note: GRDC’s Approved Breeder MTA allows the royalty-free transfer of pre-breeding material to breeding programs, including with the purpose of incorporation into commercial crop varieties. However, our MTA templates are not suitable for the transfer of Project Outputs on commercial terms.
