Conflicts of interest that are related to sponsored research, technology transfer and/or relationships with outside organizations, may arise and can be identified in the following situations:

• While submitting a sponsored project proposal, the PI will determine whether he/she and/or a key investigator or any family member of these individuals have a financial or management interest in the project sponsor or some other entity that may benefit from the project.


• During the disclosure of an invention and the development of subsequent technology transfer agreements it may become apparent that the inventor(s) or their family members have a financial or management interest in a company that has a financial relationship with the University and may wish to work with on the invention’s development, manufacturing or marketing.


• The outside organization in which an employee has a personal financial interest has a financial relationship with the University.

• What is a Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI)?
• Who is Responsible for Managing FCOI?
• How Does This Affect Me? - Employee Obligations
• Do I have a Financial Interest That Must be Disclosed?
• How do I Disclose a Financial Interest Associated With University Employment?
• How do I Identify COI in Sponsored Research, Technology Transfer and/or Relationships with Outside Organizations?
• NIH and NSF Disclosure Requirements

• Process Description and Management Mechanisms
• Managing COI in Consulting