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Equipment Loan Agreements (ELA)

Last Updated: June 8, 2026 5:21:00 PM PDT
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Learn more about Equipment Loan Agreements (ELA)

An Equipment Loan Agreement is usually an agreement between UCSD and another party that allows that party to loan one or more items of equipment to UCSD for research purposes. 

  • Separate equipment loan agreements are generally only negotiated in cases where a company is providing equipment only and no other research support (e.g., no funding).
  • If the equipment is being loaned/provided as a part of a research project funded by the party providing the equipment or as part of an unfunded collaboration, the loan terms should be included as part of the research or collaboration agreement.
  • Loaned equipment is not automatically covered by the UCSD insurance program, be sure to confirm if and how the loaned equipment will be covered.
Note: Agreements may be processed by UCSD Procurement & Contracts if there is a recurring payment to the other party AND the other party is loaning the equipment to UCSD without requesting any evaluation.