The review and approval process for all international agreements outlined on this page has been streamlined to ensure that the appropriate vetting occurs prior to signing and that all international agreements are collected by the institution.

Please reach out to WashU Global for an initial consultation by emailing global@wustl.edu. For international agreements within the School of Medicine, please first consult Caline Mattar, Director of Global Health Education and Partnerships.

Process steps

The typical timeframe from Step 1 to Step 5 is 2-4 weeks.

STEP 1

Consultation with WashU Global

Reach out to global@wustl.edu for initial guidance to help ensure a smooth and expeditious review process. The team will provide resources and recommendations to support you in your work.

During this step, we will also check for pre-existing agreements with the partner and confirm institutional support.

When considering agreement renewals, evaluate the partnership activities and outcomes to date, and consider any modifications to the scope of activities outlined in the original agreement.

STEP 2

Draft an agreement

Use the appropriate approved template to draft an agreement.

See Tools and Templates.

Step 3

Submit proposal

Submit the Partnership Proposal Form.

Step 4

Internal review

Review, consultations, suggested revisions and approval by the VPGEIA.

Step 5

Signing an agreement

Send to the international partner for review and signing. The VPGEIA and a School Dean (if scope is limited to a single school) sign the agreement on behalf of WashU.

Step 6

Intake of fully executed agreement (required)

Complete the form for fully executed agreement to be uploaded in the WashU Global Database. Ensure correct and complete information is provided.

Contact us

WASHU GLOBAL
SENIOR Vice Provost for Graduate Education and International Affairs (VPGEIA)

Vijay Ramani