Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Committment

Policy Violations

What types of actions would violate the COI/COC policy? 

Any action that goes against the requirements of the policy is a violation.

For example: 

  • You’re aware you may have a potential COI or COC, but don’t disclose it. 
  • A management plan requires you to take an action to manage or eliminate a significant potential COI or COC, such as discontinuing your involvement with an external organization, but you don’t follow through.


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