Definitions:

Financial Interest - Any interest that will, could, or is intended to, lead to a profit or an ascertainable increase in the income or net worth of a University employee and/or Dependent. An increase in income or net worth may be realized through receipt of, or the potential for receipt of anything of monetary value.

Dependent - For the purpose of identifying potential personal financial conflicts of interest, Dependent means a University employee’s spouse or unemancipated child (including stepchildren and adoptees) under the age of 18, or anyone more than one-half of whose support is provided during the year by a University employee.

Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) - A situation in which an employee’s Financial Interest compromises, or could appear to compromise, his or her judgment or ability to carry out the responsibilities associated with his or her appointment or employment. A personal FCOI may arise when an employee in a financial or business relationship with an outside person or organization is in a position to influence the University’s business, research, or decisions in ways that could lead directly or indirectly to financial gain for the employee or the employee’s Dependents, or could give an improper advantage to others to the detriment of 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