What is a NDA?

A NDA, or Non-Disclosure Agreement, is an agreement permitting the exchange of confidential information between two or more parties (organizations, institutions, companies, etc.). The parties agree to use the confidential information for a particular purpose and not to disclose the information to third parties. NDAs may also be referred to as Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs) or Proprietary Information Agreements (PIAs).

What is a DUA?

A DUA, or Data Use Agreement, permits the use of an external party's data in MIT research on certain terms and conditions, but preserves the right of MIT researchers to publish the results of the research involving such data.

Click here to download Attachment A Description of Data form to be completed and attached to your request.

What is a MTA?

A MTA, or Material Transfer Agreement, is used when proprietary, non-commercial material materials will be exchanged with or without associated confidential information. Request an MTA

Requesting an NDA/DUA

Requests must include the information of the Principal Investigator (PI) who will be the primary recipient and/or discloser of the confidential information or data. Lab staff, research personnel, and graduate students may request an NDA or DUA with the PI information or on behalf of the PI.

Who may NOT request an NDA/DUA:

To request an NDA/DUA or the review of another parties' NDA/DUA, click the "Request a New NDA/DUA" button below.

Request a New NDA/DUA