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Policies, Procedures and Guidance

GIM 10 – Financial Conflict of Interest Policy

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Purpose

GIM 10 establishes ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ (University) policy for the disclosure, review, identification, and management of Financial Conflicts of Interest (FCOI).

Background

The University is committed to promoting research integrity and supporting a balance between academic freedom, confidentiality and security in all research, sponsored program, and technology transfer activities occurring under its auspices. Such activities shall be conducted in full compliance with all University policies and applicable federal and state laws pertaining to conflicts of interest.

University Policy

The University has an institutional responsibility to establish and maintain policies that promote objectivity in the design, conduct, and reporting of research activities in accordance with best practices, sponsor requirements, and federal and state law. In accordance with Chapter 42.52.220, the policy and administrative procedures described herein, shall apply in place of certain obligations imposed on institutes of higher education, faculty, and university research employees.

Disclosures shall be submitted in accordance with this policy and des