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Establishing International Partnerships
Interested in Partnering with an International Institution?
Faculty and staff play a key role in shaping TMU’s global engagement. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities or formalizing ongoing collaboration, this guide outlines the process and available support to help you move forward confidently.
TMU’s international partnerships are guided by Policy 95: International Institutional Partnerships and Collaborative Activities, which outlines the university’s principles, procedures, and expectations for global collaboration.
Steps to Establishing a Partnership
TMU 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 (google form) International Agreement Proposal Form (external link) , which helps TMU Global assess alignment with TMU’s strategic priorities, including the (PDF file) International Plan (2025–2030), 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 TMU Global receives this confirmation, we will contact you to determine next steps.
Agreement Development
- TMU Global will review the proposal and evaluate the potential partner in accordance with Policy 95.
- If a formal agreement is required, TMU Global will determine the most appropriate format (MOU or SAA) and coordinate the drafting process.
- TMU 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.
- TMU 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, TMU 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 TMU stakeholders.
Implementation & Ongoing Collaboration
- The initiator is responsible for implementing and managing partnership activities with the international partner.
- TMU Global remains available for guidance and coordination support.
Midpoint Review, Renewal, or Closure
- TMU Global tracks all agreements and will reach out at key milestones, including mid-point reviews and in advance of expiration.
- TMU Global will consult with the initiator to review the partnership’s outcomes and determine whether renewal, revision, or closure is appropriate.
- Any formal updates will be coordinated by TMU Global in alignment with Policy 95.