Research at the University of Iowa

Federal regulations and University policies and procedures require disclosure and management of actual or apparent conflicts of interests related to sponsored programs. University policy also requires disclosure and management of other non-sponsored activities under certain conditions. On this page, you will find information detailing the University of Iowa and federal policies and procedures for managing a conflict of interest in a research project.

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Confidentiality Clause

Official records of disclosure will be deemed confidential personnel information. Conflict of Interest in Research Committee (CIRC) meetings are closed to the public and documentation/records are confidential personnel records. (University of Iowa Operations Manual, Part II, Chapter 18, Sections 1 and 6(d)(10).)

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University of Iowa Conflict of Interest Policy, Operations Manual, Part II, Chapter 18 (Revised January 2009)

Navigate to Section 18.6 for the complete Conflict of Interest in Research Policy. Click on the "redline version" link to see what has changed as of January 2009.

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The Financial Interest in Research Disclosure Form is now an electronic application.  Please discontinue using the paper disclosure form. Financial Interest in Research Disclosure Form ("Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form")

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Conflict of Interest in Research

Conflict of interest in research involves situations in which an investigator (faculty, staff or student) has a significant financial interest that may compromise, or have the appearance of compromising, professional judgment in the design, conduct, or reporting of research.

Investigators conducting research funded by the Public Health Service (including National Institutes of Health) and National Science Foundation, as well as those conducting studies regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, are subject to agency specific regulations (Section 18.8). These regulations set forth the obligations of investigators, sponsors and institutions for research involving significant financial or other conflicts of interest, and affected parties are advised to review the relevant regulations prior to submissions of a research proposal or application.  

• Definitions
• Disclosure of a Significant Financial Interest in Research
• Review and Management Process
• Financial Interests Requiring No Disclosure
• Financial Interests Requiring Disclosure and Management
• Research Involving Human Participants

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 Conflict of Interest in Research Committee (CIRC) 

This committee currently meets on the third Wednesday of every month.

• CIRC Responsibilities
• CIRC Membership

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University employees planning the development of a start-up company should consult the guidance document entitled "Start-Up Company Conflict of Interest Issues/Policies" for additional information. 

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Office of the Provost--Conflicts of Commitment and Interest in the Workplace

Other UI Policies Related to Conflict of Interest