Establishing International Partnerships
Interested in Partnering with an International Institution?
Faculty and staff play a key role in shaping 91影视鈥檚 global engagement. Whether you鈥檙e exploring new opportunities or formalizing ongoing collaboration, this guide outlines the process and available support to help you move forward confidently.
91影视鈥檚 international partnerships are guided by Policy 95: International Institutional Partnerships and Collaborative Activities, which outlines the university鈥檚 principles, procedures, and expectations for global collaboration.
Steps to Establishing a Partnership
91影视 Global supports faculty and staff throughout the development of international partnerships, from initial consultation to agreement signing and renewal. All communications should be directed to global.partnerships@torontomu.ca.
Submit a Proposal and Obtain Faculty Support
- Complete the , which helps 91影视 Global assess alignment with 91影视鈥檚 strategic priorities, including the (PDF file) International Plan (2025鈥�2030), Academic Plan, and (PDF file) Strategic Research Plan.
- Once submitted, you will receive an auto-confirmation email with a copy of your responses.
- Forward this email to your Dean and Academic Chair/Director, copying global.partnerships@torontomu.ca, and request that they confirm their support by replying to your email thread.
- Once 91影视 Global receives this confirmation, we will contact you to determine next steps.
Agreement Development
- 91影视 Global will review the proposal and evaluate the potential partner in accordance with Policy 95.
- If a formal agreement is required, 91影视 Global will determine the most appropriate format (MOU or SAA) and coordinate the drafting process.
- 91影视 Global will serve as the primary liaison for all external communications related to agreement language, using global.partnerships@torontomu.ca as the main point of contact with the partner institution.
- 91影视 Global will liaise with the General Counsel and Board Secretariat (GCBS), incorporating revisions from all parties as needed.
Signing & Finalization
- Once the agreement is finalized, 91影视 Global will coordinate the signature process, typically using DocuSign to ensure efficient execution.
- A digital copy of the fully signed agreement will be shared with the initiator and other relevant 91影视 stakeholders.
Implementation & Ongoing Collaboration
- The initiator is responsible for implementing and managing partnership activities with the international partner.
- 91影视 Global remains available for guidance and coordination support.
Midpoint Review, Renewal, or Closure
- 91影视 Global tracks all agreements and will reach out at key milestones, including mid-point reviews and in advance of expiration.
- 91影视 Global will consult with the initiator to review the partnership鈥檚 outcomes and determine whether renewal, revision, or closure is appropriate.
- Any formal updates will be coordinated by 91影视 Global in alignment with Policy 95.