Research Policy Analysis and Coordination
Conflict of interest
UC addresses the various aspects of financial conflicts of interests in research through a number of principles, guidelines and policies intended to promote the conduct of research without bias and with the highest scientific and ethical standards.
Recent developments
Effective August 23, 2012, the UC Disclosure of Financial Interests & Management of Conflicts of Interest, Public Health Service Research Awards policy is in effect for Public Health Service (PHS)-funded research, including NIH and other federal health agency-funded research.
For NSF-funded research and other university-funded research programs, the University Policy on Disclosure of Financial Interests and Management of Conflicts of Interest Related to Sponsored Projects remains in effect.
Contact: Jeff Hall at jeff.hall@ucop.edu or (510) 987-0688.
Conflict-of-interest policy for PHS-funded research PDF
August 23, 2012Policy on the disclosure of financial interests and management of conflicts of interest in Public Health Service research awards
Conflict-of-interest policy for NSF and other UC-funded research PDF
October 1, 1995Policy on disclosure of financial interests and management of conflicts of interest related to sponsored projects.
Business and Finance Bulletin G-39 PDF
Conflict-of-interest policy and compendium of specialized university policies, guidelines and regulations related to conflict-of-interest.