University of California Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Policies

Agency Policies and Rules

NSF Financial Disclosure Policy
PHS (NIH) Policy on Objectivity in Research

UC Policies on Academic Conflicts of Interest or Commitment Related to Sponsored Research:

Conflict of Interest Policy and Compendium of Specialized University Policies, Guidelines, and Regulations Related to Potential Conflict of Interest (revised June 18, 2002)

University Policy on Disclosure of Financial Interest in Private Sponsors of Research (April, 1984)

Procedures for Expedited Review of Academic Disclosures (May, 1989; revised as of August, 1993)

List of Non-governmental Entities Exempt From Disclosure Requirement (current as of January 13, 1998)

University Policy on Disclosure of Financial Interests and Management of Conflicts of Interest Related to Sponsored Projects (effective October 1, 1995; revised October 15, 1997)

University of California Policy on Outside Professional Activities of Faculty Members (July 1, 1996)

UCSC Resources

• Conflict of Commitment and Outside Activities of Faculty Members (APM 025)
University of California, Santa Cruz

• UC Relationships with Industry in Research and Technology Transfer
(University of California President's Retreat)

Additional Guidelines Concerning Research Relationships with Industry

Guidelines on University-Industry Relations (May 17, 1989)

Use of University Research Facilities/University Regulation No. 4, Special Services to Individuals and Organizations, Academic Personnel Manual, Section 020 (1958)