Welcome to the CSM Legal website

Welcome to CSM Legal (Research Services)

We are the legal review team in charge of research contracts & agreements for researchers appointed to the Cumming School of Medicine and faculty researchers conducting clinical research.

Now Serving Agreements submitted on:
Non-clinical: May 2, 2023
Clinical: March 9, 2023
Investigator Initiated (multi-site): March 6, 2023  

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The CSM Legal team assists with drafting, negotiation, and execution of contracts and agreements for Researcher’s who are conducting research through their Cumming School of Medicine appointment.

Before submitting a contract/agreement for us to draft or review, we ask you become familiar with the Type of Agreements our office handles and review the Before You Start page below to ensure you have all the relevant documentation for a complete submission. An incomplete submission will result in a delay in our team’s review of your matter. We also highly encourage you to become familiar with the Steps Required to get a signed agreement and review our FAQ Section which answers most of the questions we receive from PI and Project Coordinators on a daily basis.

Is your request non-CSM related?

Click here if your agreement relates to non-clinical research for a faculty other than CSM.

Click here for all legal inquiries unrelated to research agreements.

Getting Agreements Signed

Getting Agreements Signed

Learn about the steps required to get agreements signed and how to submit an agreement for review.

Resources & Tools

Resources & Tools

Learn about the types of agreements our office handles, FAQs regarding the process and educational guides to help you find your way.

About CSM Legal

About CSM Legal

Meet our talented team and learn more about how we can support your research.

Submit an agreement for review

To submit an agreement for review, you must sign into SharePoint and complete the submission form.

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Submit a non-standard document for review

If you have received or need to submit a document that falls outside of the types of agreements our office handles (including reports or certifications), please use our new Forms Portal so we can direct you appropriately.

Access the Forms Portal