Monash University, Victoria, Australia  

ARTICLE I

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to develop and carry out 

collaborative activities in furtherance of the common interest of the institutions set 

forth in ARTICLE II.

ARTICLE II

The scope of collaboration on academic and research activities included in this 

Memorandum of Understanding includes the following categories :

1. Training programs, including degree and non-degree programs.

2. Research collaboration in the areas of mutual interest to both parties.

3. Exchange of academic materials which are made available by both parties.

4. Exchange of scholars in the course of academic development to address problems 

of academic progress.

5. Sponsor cooperative seminars, workshops and other academic meetings on matters of 

mutual interest.

ARTICLE III

To implement the aims and purposes expressed in ARTICLE I and II, the following is 

mutually understood and agreed :

1. Proposals for collaborative work under this Memorandum will be submitted through 

the nominees of Art Faculty at Monash University, Victoria and Indian Institute of 

Ecology and Environment, New Delhi.

2. Each party will nominate one of its members as its representative in charge of the 

cooperative program. Individual program of work under this Memorandum will be jointly 

planned and conducted by the nominees of both parties.

3. Progress of work of the individual program will be reviewed and approved by 

designated project officers of both parties.

4. The final approval of any project will be dependent upon the availability of 

guaranteed support funds.

5. Neither Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment nor Monash University will 

be held responsible for any liability whatsoever, furthermore, neither party shall be 

required to purchase any insurance against loss of damage to any personal property to 

which this agreement relates.

ARTICLE IV

1. This Memorandum of Understanding is effective as of the date of execution by the 

appropriate officer of each signatory institution.

2. This Memorandum of Understanding may be amended at any time by mutual consent and 

shall continue in force and effect for five years and can be extended by mutual consent 

of both parties.

25 April 1997

Monash University Dean of Arts	         Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment