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Software Loan Agreements (SLA)

Last Updated: June 8, 2026 5:57:32 PM PDT
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Learn more about Software Loan Agreements (SLA)

  • A Software Licensing Agreement allows for an outside party to provide use of software to UCSD for research purposes, providing both parties mutual benefit from use of software by UCSD.
  • Separate software licensing agreements are generally only negotiated in cases where a company is providing software only and no other research support (e.g., no funding).
  • If the software is being loaned/provided as a part of a research project funded by the party providing the software or as part of an unfunded collaboration, the licensing terms should be included as part of the research or collaboration agreement.
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 software to UCSD without requesting any evaluation.