R&D personnel in the context of research at UPM are Research Fellows, Postdoctoral, Research Assistants and Enumerators.

The guidelines that can be referred to are as follows:

Contact information can be referred to the following parties:
Administrative Officer
Administration and Finance Section
Administration Division
Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Universiti Putra Malaysia Telephone: 03-9769 1259 | 03-9769 1242
Email:mohdrezuan@upm.edu.my / nohajijah@upm.edu.my

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is an understanding and statement of intent between two or more parties outlined in a formal document and is commonly used in the early stage of negotiations. MoU does not legally bind the parties. MOU signifies the willingness of the parties to proceed with a legally binding contract in the future. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is a formal document used to outline an agreement made between the parties. MOA is a legal document that bind and hold the parties responsible to their commitment. MOA provides terms and conditions including but not limited to the responsibilities, term, representations, rights and liabilities, indemnities, and other general terms, to be complied with by each of the parties to the agreement.

All agreement documents to be entered into with any third parties related to research and intellectual property rights of the university including research collaboration agreements, grant agreements, material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDA), joint ownership agreements, licensing agreements, assignment agreements and rental agreements under Putra Science Park (PSP).

NDA is required to be signed if there is an initial discussion with a third party to maintain the confidentiality of information during discussions / meetings and to protect the exchange of confidential information between the parties. NDA must be signed before discussion and disclosure of confidential information to any third parties.

All agreement must be approved by the university committee, namely Management Committee of the University (JPU) and Standing Financial Committee (JKTK) (as the case may be) based on the category of agreement before it can be signed except for non-disclosure agreement (NDA) which only require approval from the Office of Legal Advisor. There are also some categories of agreements that need to be approved by University Board of Directors (LPU) before the agreement can be signed.

The main references for research and intellectual property matter are
The Constitution of the UPM (Research) Rules 2012, The Constitution of the UPM (Research Amendment) Rules 2012 and The Constitution of the UPM (IP & Commercialization of IP Rights of the University) 2013.

The rental service in question is the rental of space in the building of the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation). Rental rates by type of space and category. Interested outsiders can refer to more information through the link → Schedule And Space Booking Form.

Contact information can be referred to the following parties:
Administrative Officer
Administration and Finance Section
Administration Division
Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Universiti Putra Malaysia Telephone:03-9769 1246
Email:haslinawati@upm.edu.my