The Department of Physics of the University of Michigan (UM) and the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in research, educational and international outreach initiatives. In particular, this will involve the Michigan Centre for Theoretical Physics and the UM ATLAS group. Particular focus of the collaboration will be devoted to researchers from developing countries. The cooperation was initiated on the basis of an ongoing collaboration between Professor Gordy Kane (MCTP Director) and Professor Bobby Acharya (ICTP) and is intended to enrich both institutions.