UVM Innovations

MTA

A Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) is required, when a researcher wishes to send or receive tangible material from/to a third party. UVM Innovations reviews incoming and outgoing MTAs to ensure that the interests of UVM and its researchers are protected.

Request an MTA via the MTAShare Portal

UVM has partnered with other universities to streamline the MTA process via the MTAShare™ online portal.

MTAShare is a comprehensive, automated system for rapidly creating, processing, executing, and managing MTAs through a browser-based web portal.  With the following below exceptions (see bottom of page), you can now use the MTAShare portal to request both incoming and outgoing material transfers. See below for some instructions on how to log on and use the online request portal.

 If you have any questions about the portal or the MTA process email mta@uvm.edu.

Click here to access the MTAShare request portal

To log on and access the MTAShare request form

To access the MTAShare Portal:
  1. UVM employees will log on using your UVM NetID Single Sign ON (SSO) to access the MTAShare portal.
  2. Select on "Log in with SSO" , Please do not click ‘Log in with MTAShare Account.’
  3. On the next screen you will see SSO options for many Institutions, Choose "UVM SSO" as the authentication option. and enter your NetID information when prompted.
To Request a New MTA
  1. To start a new request, click the request "Request a New MTA" button in the upper left corner.
  2. Indicate whether you are providing or receiving materials.
  3. Select your role in creating the MTA (PI or other role).
  4. Select the type(s) of material being transferred.
  5. Based on the material(s) requested the form will ask specific questions.
  6. You can save your form as a draft at anytime.  
  7. Once complete click the Submit Form button. The form will not submit until the following criteria are met:
    1. There is both a provider and receiver institution.
    2. There is at least one PI for both the provider and receiver contact sections.
    3. All of the required questions (indicated with an asterisk) are completed.
  8. Once submitted, it will be reviewed. If there are any questions the reviewer(s) will contact you.
  9. Once approved, MTAShare will automatically forward the request to required parties for signatures.
  10. You will be notified when all signatures are received indicating the MTA is fully executed and you many start exchanging materials. 
To access an existing MTA 
  1. Follow the log on steps above.
  2. Click "My MTAs" or enter the MTA number in the search field and click ‘Search’

UVMMC Material Transfers:
Inquiries related to transfers of material from or to The University of Vermont Medical Center should be directed to mark.tomase@med.uvm.edu.

If Transferring Data:
If you are trying to receive or transfer data of any sort, please contact Sponsored Project Administration at spa@uvm.edu and request a "DTA" (Data Transfer Agreement) Form. Please do not use the MTAShare portal to request Data Transfer Agreements.

For Addgene Orders:
The Addgene plasmid repository is a non-profit organization and requires that an MTA be signed between UVM and the depositing entity for each plasmid ordered. To place an Addgene order visit the Addgene website. Addgene will forward their MTA to UVM where it will be reviewed and executed online. There is no need to request an MTA via UVM's MTAShare portal.

If you have any questions about the portal or the MTA process email mta@uvm.edu.