Section Six of the COGR document "Approaches to Developing an Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy" provides a curated resource bibliography and comprehensive list of links to institutional and federal policies relevant to the development of conflict of interest (COI) policies at universities and research organizations. The primary focus is on institutional financial conflicts of interest—specifically, those policies addressing the institution's own investments, interests in start-up companies, and broader financial entanglements that could affect research integrity. It excludes resources solely concerned with individual investigator or employee financial conflicts but includes policies incorporating the institution as a covered entity.
The bibliography references major reports, white papers, and guidelines from authoritative bodies such as the American Council on Education, AAMC, AAU, and the Institute of Medicine, alongside pertinent articles and sample journal policies. Additionally, it offers direct links to established institutional COI policies from a diverse selection of U.S. universities, illustrating a variety of approaches to managing institutional interests in research activities. The section also highlights relevant federal agency resources, including reports and policy statements from the GAO, NIH, NSF, and OHRP, which provide guidance and regulatory context. The document encourages ongoing contributions to this resource list, positioning it as a living tool for policy development and benchmarking within higher education and research administration.
