Financial Conflict of Interest in Research Policy

Policy Number: 100-007 Academics and Research

Policy Title: Financial Conflict of Interest in Research Policy

Responsible Officers: Provost and Chief Academic Officer,  Associate Vice President for Regulatory Research Compliance

Responsible Offices: Office of the Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Office of Regulatory Research Compliance (ORRC)

Effective Date: Conforming Amendment December 3, 2020 [Original Policy: 600-002 Sponsored Programs Conflict of Interest, April 3, 2007, Updated March 10, 2010, Updated November 14, 2016]

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Summary: The intent of this Policy is to promote objectivity in research by establishing standards to prevent bias resulting from financial conflicts of interest, or the appearance of such bias, in the design, conduct, and reporting of a sponsored project. The Policy outlines the requirements of conflict of interest disclosure so that potential conflicts can be identified, managed, reduced or eliminated.

Keywords: finance, ethics, disclosure, funds, sponsored research, bias, compliance