Sponsor to Organization vs. Direct Investigator Agreements: Pros & Cons

Edye Edens from KLF highlights the key differences between sponsor-to-organization agreements and direct investigator agreements. Larger research organizations and academic medical centers often prefer sponsor-to-organization agreements because they provide structured negotiations around intellectual property (IP) rights, indirect costs, liability protections, and compliance oversight. These agreements also ensure that investigators have access to institutional resources and support. On the o...