University Policies Related to Conflicts of Interest in Research

Conflict of interest in research involves situations in which an investigator (faculty, staff, or student) has a significant financial interest that may compromise, or have the appearance of compromising, professional judgment in the design, conduct, or reporting of research.

• Outside Employment of University Employees (Policy 1416)
• Misconduct in Scientific Research or Research (Policy 7113)
• Conflict of Significant Financial Interest (Policy 7114)
• Authorizing Contracts Between the University and a Member of the Faculty, Research Staff, or Coaching Staff or a Company in Which the Employee had an Interest Under Specified Circumstances (Policy 7119)

• Public Health Service (including NIH) Investigator Objectivity in Research Regulation, found here
• National Science Foundation Investigator Conflict of Interest, found here