Conflict of Interest

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Note: Learn more about the PHS FCOI Policy that went into effect August 24, 2012.  | Current list of agencies and organizations using the PHS regulations

The  OVPR Conflict of Interest Review Committee  reviews financial interest disclosures submitted to them and renders reasonable judgments as to whether the financial or management interests could directly and significantly affect the design, conduct, or reporting of research. If a conflict risk related to research or technology transfer is deemed to exist, this faculty committee works with faculty and staff to eliminate, minimize, or manage any actual or potential conflict of interest.

For Research Faculty and Staff in OVPR and its units

 

Conflict of Interest Situations are Inevitable

The goal of the University’s conflict of interest review and management system is to ensure that the personal interests of an individual do not unduly influence their primary obligations to Science, Sponsor, University, Colleagues or Students.

“You don’t have to do anything improper to have a conflict of interest; it is strictly situational”
– Paul J. Friedman