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Research conflicts of interest and commitment can arise when outside relationships or activities intersect with one\u2019s institutional responsibilities. The University of Rochester requires disclosure of relevant interests so actual and potential conflicts can be assessed and, when needed, managed in a way that protects research integrity, participants, collaborators, and public trust. This page provides an overview of what to disclose, when disclosures are required, and where to find related policies, guidance, and forms.<\/span><\/p>\n

To connect with a member of the ORISE team regarding research-related Conflicts of Interest & Commitment, please email COI@rochester.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Faculty Policy on Conflict of Commitment and Interest<\/a><\/td>\r\nUniversity of Rochester's faculty Conflict of Commitment and Interest Policy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Institutional Conflict of Interest in Research Activities<\/a><\/td>\r\nRules about the decision making process where the University of Rochester may have a conflict of interest<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Faculty Guidance on Consulting<\/a><\/td>\r\nGuidance and Advice for Faculty who Engage in Outside Consulting<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sample Consulting Agreement<\/a><\/td>\r\nAn example of standard terms for consulting agreements<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
URMC Conflict of Interest Compliance<\/a><\/td>\r\nDescription of sanctions against faculty who fail to comply with University of Rochester's Faculty Conflict of Commitment and Interest Policy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Research Integrity and Conflict of Interest<\/a><\/td>\r\nGuidelines on research integrity and conflict of interest for graduate students and Postdoctoral appointees<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
URMC Guidelines for Managing Faculty Financial Conflict of Interest in Clinical Trials<\/a><\/td>\r\nUniversity of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) guidelines for managing faculty financial interests in clinical trials<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Request for Information Regarding Financial Conflict of Interest Related to Government-funded Research<\/a><\/td>\r\nUniversity of Rochester's process for complying with requests for information regarding financial conflicts of interest<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Conflict of Interest Committee Charter<\/a><\/td>\r\nUniversity of Rochester Conflict of Interest Committee Charter<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
URMC Reporting of Compensated Outside Activities<\/a><\/td>\r\nURMC Website<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
AS&E Outside Interest Reporting<\/a><\/td>\r\nAS& E Website - Intranet login required<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Conflict of Interest Reporting Form<\/a><\/td>\r\nForm for the Warner School of Education and Simon Business School faculty\/staff used to report outside conflicts of interests<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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