These guidelines are established to provide guidance on
the university's
policy on conflict of interest and commitment, including
outside employment.
An implicit assumption underlying these policies is that
the design,
conduct, and reporting of research should not be
biased by any significant
financial interest and that outside professional
activities of university
faculty members and researchers must not detract
from their full-time
obligations to the university. Participation in
research, or other professional
activities with opportunities for personal
gain, may not constitute an
unacceptable situation. However, state and
federal agencies have legitimate
concerns that any research they sponsor is
free of bias, due to financial
interests of the investigator and
institution; that funds provided be
expended as intended; and that the
commitment of time and effort be
appropriate
for the project supported. To
qualify for federal funding, the
university
assumes the responsibility for
ensuring that these concerns are
addressed.
