Investigator Conflict of Interest Policy Revised

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Published November 8, 2018 This content is archived.

The Investigator Conflict of Interest Policy, approved and signed by President Tripathi, is available in the University Policy Library

Overview

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The University at Buffalo is committed to promoting objectivity in research and to maintaining high ethical standards to ensure that the design, conduct, and reporting of research is not biased by the financial interests of individuals acting on behalf of UB. The responsibilities and obligations of investigators to the university must be clearly separated from their personal financial interests and obligations. 

Investigators may not have any significant interest or engage in any outside activity which results in unmanaged or unmitigated conflicts of interest. Therefore, each investigator must disclose his or her significant financial interests and any non-university significant obligations including those of his or her immediate family members in order to ensure that the design, conduct, and reporting of research or other activity is free of bias.

Policy Revisions

The policy was revised to:

  • Require investigator disclosure for funded and unfunded human study research
  • Use the term “royalty” consistent with the SUNY Patents, Inventions, and Copyright Policy

Applicability

This policy applies to all investigators who apply for, receive, plan to participate in, or are participating in sponsored projects (e.g., grants, contracts, cooperative agreements) and participate in human subjects research (funded and unfunded). 

Guidance

Questions can be directed to the Conflict of Interest Officer at 716-829-3978 or coiofficer@buffalo.edu.