Fellowship Agreement Structure Guide

Summary

A fellowship agreement does not necessarily need to be tripartite, but it can be beneficial when involving an NGO, a fellow, and an institution to clarify roles and responsibilities. A host institution in a fellowship agreement is where the fellow conducts their work. A Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) is generally the same as a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), both protecting confidential information. In Ethiopia, fellowships are typically not considered traditional employment, as they focus on education, training, or research.

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if a potential fellow is working full time for an organization, should the fellowship agreement be a tripartite agreement between the NGO funding the fellow, the fellow and the institution for which the fellow works full time?
It is generally advisable for the fellowship agreement to be a tripartite agreement in such cases to ensure clarity and mutual understanding among all parties involved. This helps in defining the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the NGO, the fellow, and the institution.
Is there a specific reason or concern you have about including the institution in the agreement?
what does a host institution refer to in a fellowship agreemnet
In a fellowship agreement, a "host institution" typically refers to the organization or entity where the fellow will be placed to carry out their work or research during the fellowship period.
Is there a particular aspect of the host institution's role that you are concerned about?
Is a confidential disclosure agreement same as NDA
A Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) and a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) are generally the same. Both are legal contracts to protect confidential information from being disclosed to unauthorized third parties.
Is there a specific context or industry you are concerned about regarding the CDA/NDA?
is a fellowship considered as an employment
In Ethiopia, whether a fellowship is considered employment depends on the fellowship's terms and conditions. Typically, fellowships are not regarded as traditional employment because they are usually focused on education, training, or research rather than regular work duties.
Do you have a specific fellowship agreement or situation that you are referring to?