International Agreements
Approved MOU and Project Agreement Templates
Use these templates to create/renew an MOU or Project Agreement. Deviations need to be reviewed by University Counsel before initiating an online IAF.
Microsoft Word 97-2003 format templates:
Click here for the College/Unit-level MOU (revised 2/27/13).
Click here for the University-level MOU (revised 2/27/13).
Click here for the MOU with Non-Academic Collaborator (revised 4/18/13).
Cuba General License for Educational Activity
The United States Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") amended the Cuban Assets Control Regulations on January 28, 2011. A new general license authorizes accredited U.S. graduate and undergraduate degree-granting academic institutions to engage in Cuba travel-related transactions incident to certain educational activities. To be eligible, faculty, staff or students must meet the qualifications outlined on page 5075 of the Rules and Regulations related to Educational Activities under the General Cuba license.
Database of International Agreements
Search our database of agreements with international universites and other organizations.
International Agreement Online Internal Approval Form (IAF)
Please consult this guide for information on completing the required data for this online Internal Approval Form (IAF).
If you see a message that you don't have permission to access this form, please log in with your Cornell NetID.
Please contact Linda Schmidt at Lms10@cornell.edu or 255-7993 if you have questions or are having trouble with the online IAF.
Please allow three weeks to complete the internal approval process.
- You will be notified when University Counsel and the Vice Provost for International Relations have approved this IAF. After approval, the agreement is considered official and may be signed by the collaborating institution.
Introduction to International Agreements
Cornell has developed this guide as an overview for those proposing an international agreement, also known as a “Memorandum of Understanding” or MOU, between Cornell and an institution of higher learning outside the United States. Last updated 1/10/13.
Process for Establishing an International Agreement
This process outlines the general flow of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Last updated 1/10/13.
