Disclosures and Conflict of Interest

The increasing involvement of academic researchers, research teams and educators with industry and private entrepreneurial ventures has raised the potential for conflict of interest.

These conflicts arise from an individual’s opportunities to benefit financially from the outcome of his/her research or other activities conducted as a University researcher, educator, or as part of a University research team.

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POLICIES & GUIDANCE

UM’s “Conflict of Interest, Conflict of Commitment, Foreign Influence, and Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy” addresses institutional vulnerabilities with attention to Conflict of Interest and Foreign Influence. Click here for a PDF copy, or click here to view on Policystat (requires login). 

The policy is intended to uphold objectivity in scholarly activities by establishing clear standards for the review of disclosed interests. By requiring investigators, faculty, trainees, students, staff, and subcontractors to disclose interests related to their institutional responsibilities, the policy ensures a reasonable expectation that the design, conduct, and reporting of such activities will remain free from bias stemming from financial or obligatory conflicts of interest.
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Establish Your Disclosure Profile PHS and "PHS-like" Agencies Acronyms & Glossary

Disclosure FAQs Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest in Publications and Presentations
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- UDisclose Introduction
- UDisclose Instructions
CONTACTS & COMMITTEES
- Disclosures & Scholarly Activities Management Team (DSAM)
- Conflict of Interest Committee (COI)

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Establish Your Disclosure Profile	PHS and "PHS-like" Agencies	Acronyms & Glossary
Disclosure FAQs	Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest in Publications and Presentations