University of Colorado Denver

For faculty and employees that have a significant financial interest, the COIC Office has to review all research activity and/or institutional responsibilities to determine if the significant financial interest could directly and significantly affect the design, conduct or reporting of research or their institutional responsibilities.

If this determination is made then the faculty or employee has a financial conflict of interest that must be appropriately managed in accordance with UCD policy. Each overlapping research protocol, grant, or research contract will need to have a separate management plan developed and approved by the COIC Office and signed by the faculty or employee.

• Cannot submit for PHS or NSF funding opportunities

• Termination of the activity that creates the conflict of interest, including inability to draw funds from grant and contract speed types or participate in IRB protocols

• Funds drawn from a federally funded grant may need to be returned

• Additionally:

• Divestiture of significant financial interests.
• Deactivation of employee’s badge access to parking and labs.  
• Disciplinary action against the employee up to and including termination. 
• In the case of violation of criminal or civil law, violation may be subject to civil or criminal penalties.  
• Reporting to applicable federal agencies
  

Jennifer Lahlou – COI Office       (303) 724-0034

Christine Ahearn, J.D. – OGC       (303) 724-0245