Letter of Intent Example for Fellowship

LETTER OF INTENT: FELLOWSHIP ENGAGEMENT

Document ID: TR-FELLOW-2026-001
Effective Date: [//2026]

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: This form must be completed by the Sponsoring Entity’s authorized representative and the Fellow candidate.
• Retention: Fully executed originals must be archived within the corporate legal repository for a minimum period of seven (7) years post-termination of the fellowship term.
• Mandatory Attachments: Ensure the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae (CV), proof of academic standing, and the specific Research/Project Scope of Work (SOW) are annexed to this document.

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1. PARTIES

Sponsoring Entity: []
Candidate Name: []
Fellowship Program Title: [__________]

2. FELLOWSHIP TERMS

Term Duration:

• Start Date: [//2026]
• End Date: [//2026]

Compensation & Stipend:

• Total Stipend Amount (USD): $[__________]
• Payment Schedule: [__________]

Operational Status: [ ] Full-Time [ ] Part-Time [ ] Remote [ ] On-Site [ ] Hybrid

3. SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT

The Fellow shall perform the following core duties/research objectives:

1. [_________________________________________________]
2. [_________________________________________________]
3. [_________________________________________________]

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & CONFIDENTIALITY

The Fellow acknowledges that all work product, data, inventions, or research findings developed during the term of the Fellowship shall be considered "Work Made for Hire." The Fellow agrees to:

• Execute a separate Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement (PIIA).
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all non-public corporate data.
• Transfer all rights, titles, and interests in project deliverables to the Sponsoring Entity.

5. AT-WILL STATUS & TERMINATION

This Letter of Intent does not constitute an employment contract. The Fellowship may be terminated by either party upon [__________] days' written notice, or immediately for cause (e.g., breach of ethics, academic dishonesty, or violation of corporate policy).

6. REPRESENTATIONS

The Candidate represents that they have the legal right to participate in this fellowship and that no existing obligations to third parties (including academic institutions or prior employers) conflict with this engagement.

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7. EXECUTION

By signing below, the parties confirm their intent to enter into a definitive Fellowship Agreement based on the terms outlined above.

FOR THE SPONSORING ENTITY:

Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: []
Title: []
Date: [//2026]

FOR THE FELLOW:

Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: [____]
Date: [/__/2026]

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Disclaimer: This document is provided as a standardized framework. Consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific statutory compliance.