Case Study: Large Research University cuts sponsored research review time by 75% with LegalSifter

How a Large University Reduced Sponsored Research Agreement Review Times by 75% with LegalSifter

A large research university was managing more than 2,000 complex sponsored research agreements each year with a team of just 10 people. These agreements were often on the other party’s paper, had tight turnaround requirements, and represented hundreds of millions of dollars in research funding, creating pressure to move quickly while maintaining accuracy and compliance. The university turned to LegalSifter Review to help address these contract review challenges.

LegalSifter implemented its AI-powered contract review software, including “Sifters,” to read contracts quickly, flag risks, identify missing concepts, and recommend negotiation points, supported by university-specific training and playbooks. With LegalSifter, the university reduced initial contract review time by over 70%, cut total contract completion time by 20%, and increased managerial capacity by 30% without expanding the team.