National Institutes of Health
Materials Transfer Guidelines

Recommended Provisions for a Materials Transfer Letter

1.  The [supplied] MATERIAL is the property of the PROVIDER and is made available as a service to the research community.

2.  THIS MATERIAL IS NOT FOR USE IN HUMAN SUBJECTS.

3.  The MATERIAL will be used for teaching or not-for-profit research purposes only.

4.  The MATERIAL will not be further distributed to others without the PROVIDER’s written consent.…

6.  Any MATERIAL delivered pursuant to this Agreement is understood to be experimental in nature and may have hazardous properties.…

7.  The RECIPIENT agrees to use the MATERIAL in compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations.

8.  The MATERIAL is provided at no cost, or with an optional transmittal fee solely to reimburse the PROVIDER for its preparation and distribution costs. If a fee is requested, the amount will be indicated here: [insert fee] (PDF)