Transfer of materials – important information
15 Oct 2025
Information and support on outbound and inbound transfer of materials for researchers – Materials Transfer Agreements (MTAs) must be in place.
The University would like to remind researchers that they must always put Materials Transfer Agreements (MTAs) in place when they are transferring materials or samples.
Researchers transferring non-Human Tissue Act materials or samples to somewhere outside of the University – whether they are transferring materials within the UK or abroad – should contact Innovation Factory’s Legal Team:
If your project involves inbound transfer of materials, or the materials are covered under the Human Tissue Act, please contact the University’s Contracts Team:
Further information
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