At this first stage, the researcher must access the contract request platform and follow the steps below:

1. Select the UNIT: Knowledge Transfer Service → Contracts

2. Complete the required information:

3. Each time the status of the request changes, you will automatically receive an email notifying you of the new status (some of these stages may be optional depending on the type of contract):

• Agreement formalisation request
• Agreement preparation (KTS review): the assigned technical officer will be indicated
• Agreement preparation (review by researcher or company)
• Agreement preparation (review by other Services)
• Pending review by Department/Institute Head
• Pending Vice-Rector’s approval
• Agreement being registered
• Signature process underway
• Agreement completed

Any communication with the technical staff of the Service regarding the contract must be made through the ticket associated with the request, in the “COMMENTS” section, in order to keep all related documentation and comments properly archived.

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