Cooperative Agreements

Principle Contact for UF/IFAS Cooperative Agreements:
Marti Dettman-Kruse: 352-392-1965

Cooperative agreements support the building of alliances and partnerships between UF and foreign institutions. These cooperative agreements are the framework for collaborative research with the top scientists in renowned institutions throughout the world. Researchers from both institutions find topics of common interest and work together to solve problems and enhance agricultural production. Students can take advantage of exchange programs and research opportunities at cooperating institutions.

Each cooperative agreement in UF/IFAS must be under the program management of an UF/IFAS faculty member. The program manager is the primary contact with the collaborating institution that facilitates activities between the institutions and links other faculty to program areas and opportunities. The program manager writes periodic reports to UF/IFAS International Programs on activities undertaken through the agreement and is encouraged to inform IP of activities on a frequent basis for potential news and networking purposes.

For information on current cooperative agreements with UF/IFAS program managers please refer to the country listing on our Web site. For specific information on any agreement, contact the program manager directly.

If you are considering establishing a cooperative agreement, please let our office know. We maintain a network and communicate with IFAS Program Managers on a regular basis. The University of Florida International Center (UFIC) facilitates the authorization, and documentation of cooperative agreements. Please visit their Web site for detailed information on how to establish an agreement with a foreign institution.

As part of this process, a letter of approval from IFAS is required. You will need to get that signed by your Unit Head as well as our office. All UF/IFAS cooperative agreements must be approved by David Sammons, Director of International Programs. We ask that you send a one page outline of the proposed topics and activities anticipated for the agreement along with the signed letter of approval to our office. We work very closely with International Center.

The program managers must be sure that the cooperating institution does not sign the cooperative agreement before the program manager obtains approval.