Policy Perspective
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_Eight
The document presents a sample policy for governing institutional conflicts of interest in a university setting, emphasizing the institution's responsibility to act as a steward of public funds and uphold its core values of education and scholarly inquiry. It acknowledges the increasing engagement between universities and private enterprises through research sponsorship, technology licensing,
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_Seven
Section Seven of the COGR document presents a series of case studies illustrating institutional conflict of interest (COI) scenarios within academic research settings, particularly focusing on technology transfer, research sponsorship, licensing, and relationships with industry partners. Each case explores nuanced questions regarding when and how conflicts arise, the adequacy of existing instituti
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_Five
Section Five of "Approaches to Developing an Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy" addresses the practicalities of implementing and administering a policy to manage institutional conflicts of interest. The document emphasizes the need for careful consideration of policy implications and identifies key stages in the process, including the identification of conflicts, risk assessment,
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_Four
Section Four of the COGR document, "Approaches to Developing an Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy," focuses on policy considerations that academic institutions should address when formulating a conflict of interest policy. Building on the foundational "disclose-manage-prohibit if necessary" framework suggested by the AAU, the section identifies practical issues and proc
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_Three
Section Three of "Approaches to Developing an Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy" addresses the critical role of the committee tasked with crafting such policies within universities. The section emphasizes the importance of thoughtful committee appointment, typically by senior leadership or the president, to ensure both oversight and effective alignment with institutional strategi
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_Two
Section Two of the document, "Approaches to Developing an Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy," addresses the process of building consensus when creating such policies in a university setting. The section notes that universities approach policy development in ways aligned with their unique governance structures, often forming committees with broad representation, including faculty,
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Section_One
The document, authored by COGR and published in 2001, outlines foundational considerations for defining and addressing institutional conflicts of interest (ICOI) within research institutions, primarily universities. It adopts and expands upon definitions provided by the Association of American Universities (AAU), distinguishing between individual and institutional conflicts. An institutional confl
Approaches_to_Developing_an_Institutional_Conflict_of_Interest_Policy_-_Introduction
The document serves as an introduction to approaches for developing institutional conflict of interest (COI) policies within academic and research institutions. Unlike personal financial conflicts of interest—whose management is guided by established federal, state, and institutional regulations—the identification and management of institutional-level conflicts remain less clearly defined, though
Recognizing_and_Managing_Personal_Conflicts_of_Interest
The document, authored by the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) and targeted toward research-intensive universities, provides a detailed analysis of the identification and management of personal financial conflicts of interest within the academic research environment. It underscores the vital role of interactions between universities and external organizations, such as private companies and
Tuition_Caps_on_NIH_NRSA_Awards (1)
The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR), representing over 165 research-intensive universities, issued a formal statement opposing proposed caps on tuition support for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). COGR acknowledges the importance of the NRSA program to both NIH and the academic community, noting that its funding
