Addgene is a global, nonprofit repository that was created to help scientists share plasmids. To initiate a material transfer to receive plasmids from Addgene, follow the below steps. 

1. Place Addgene order. For more information go to Addgene Ordering Instructions.
   • Addgene sends the standard material transfer agreement to the MTA team automatically.
2. Submit a request to OCGA using the Addgene Request Form
3. OCGA will process your request in the order received.

For depositing plasmids into Addgene, contact OIC at mta@ucsd.edu. For other Addgene questions, contact MTAhelpdesk@ucsd.edu.