All potential conflicts of
interest require disclosure to prevent the appearance
of impropriety.
Financial interests and other external commitments
are not necessarily prohibited, and may be situational
reality that cannot be avoided. Common examples
of conflicts of interest in research can include
(but are not limited to):
- Conducting research,
testing, clinical trials, or other sponsored
activity for a company in which the PI, CoPI,
and/or their families have a financial interest
as defined by applicable policies,
- Hiring
and supervision of family members on
a contract or grant,
- Inclusion of spouse
or other family members as CoPI, key
personnel, or subcontractors at another
institution,
- Subcontracting
or procuring services on a contract
or grant from a company owner by the
PI, CoPI, or their family,
- Serving
as a consultant or engaging in other
outside activities with a company or
entity that funds sponsored research
at the University,
- Engaging in a SBIR/STTR program with a
company in which the PI and/or CoPI have a financial
interest.
