Procurement
The KU Center for Research values exemplary business practices in the procurement of goods and services. Our procurement policy applies to the acquisition of supplies, materials, equipment, goods, property, printing, certain leases and services, including professional services paid for with funds on deposit with KUCR.
We work to obtain all supplies, equipment and services at the lowest cost that meet or exceed the customer’s specifications for performance, quality and availability at the time of purchase. Competitive bids are solicited whenever possible and practical and in compliance with all applicable federal regulations and KUCR policies.
New agreement submission process
As of Oct. 12, 2026, agreement and contract requests managed by Research Fiscal Affairs have moved to myAgreements, a new module within the One KU myResearch platform.
Learn more about the myAgreements transition and log into the system
Contract types + forms
Contract use
Contractor work within the scope of the grant.
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Submit a business services agreement request in myAgreements
Contract use
When labs or research centers sell services to outside entities.
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Contract use
Conferences, events and hotels.
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Submit a KUCR hotel/event contract review request in myAgreements
Contract use
Please submit this form if requesting one of the following types of agreements or reviews:
- Master Service Agreements (MSA) or SOWs (for MSA)
- Memorandums of Understanding (MOU)
- Professional Service Agreements (PSA)
- Research Affiliate Agreements (RAA)
- Confidentiality or Nondisclosure Agreements (CDA or NDA)
- Business Associate Agreements (BAA)
- Review of Miscellaneous terms and conditions
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Submit a KUCR miscellaneous agreements request in myAgreements
Contract use
Simplified form used for a one-time payment for services totaling $5,000 or less.