The Office for Research & Technology Agreements serves the UA research enterprise by supporting sponsored research, technology commercialization, and other research-related activities through effective and efficient review, drafting, and negotiation of related contractual agreements.
Through its expertise in contractual matters and knowledge of operations of other Office for Research & Economic Development constituent entities, ORTA plays a vital role in fulfilling the ORED mission and protecting UA’s interests by ensuring that research-related contractual agreements are in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and UA and UA System policies.
For assistance with a research-related contractual matter, please email orta@ua.edu, or contact one of our staff members directly.