Research Compliance
CONFLICT OF INTERESTUM-St. Louis encourages interactions and the establishment of relationships between its employees and both governments and industry as important parts of their research, education and public service activities including economic development. External corporate relationships enrich teaching and research, expand career and research opportunities for students, and provide the obvious mechanism for the translation of university developed intellectual property into commercial ventures that benefit the public.
However, employee interactions with the private sector also carry with them an increased potential for conflict of commitment and financial conflict of interest, or at least the perception of the potential for conflicts. The University assumes the responsibility to assist its employees in identifying activities that present the potential for conflicts and in managing or eliminating these potential conflicts to assure that they do not threaten the integrity of the University and its core activities as viewed by an independent prudent person. To do otherwise could impair the credibility of the academic enterprise. To achieve these goals, the University has developed Conflict of Interest Policies in the Collected Rules &Regulations (CR&R) 330.015 and 420.030. Employees should be aware that conduct that violates these rules and regulations pertaining to conflict of interest shall constitute a breach of the employment contract and may lead to disciplinary action.
RESOURCES
- Guide to Managing Converging Interests
This guidance document is not intended to supersede the policies mentioned above but to supply additional information to assist employees, managers and the University in dealing with potential conflicting interest.
If you have any questions on Conflict of Interest or the COI Committee at UMSL, please contact Tamara Wilgers at 314-516-6884.