Researchers should use the standard research collaboration agreement template depending on the type of research. Current versions for the templates should be used. Clauses in the body of a research agreement should not be changed. Any changes must be referenced in the special conditions, and might require legal review.
Template form examples:
| Contracts | |
| For investigator-initiated collaborative research projects | Use standard Research Collaboration Agreement form. Guidance for Monash Partners Research Collaboration Agreement. |
| For Clinical Trials | Use standard Medicines Australia Clinical Trial Research Agreement (CTRA forms) on the Medicines Australia website |
| Indemnity | |
| For local sponsor and HREC | Use standard Indemnity form on Medicines Australia website |
| Insurance | |
| For Commercial Sponsors | Refer to Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) guide |