This policy is intended to address real and perceived conflicts of interest resulting from the financial interests of the University as an institution or of its senior leadership. By implementing a plan to manage potential bias in the research or other academic activity caused by the financial interest, the integrity of the activity will be preserved and enhanced.

Policy: UMB Institutional CoI Policy

Questions relating to this policy should be directed to UMB’s Conflict of Interest Officer:

Alison Watkins, PhD, JD, MS
Assistant Vice President
Chief Conflict of Interest Officer
Office of Policy & Procedures
Office of the Provost
athom001@umaryland.edu
410-706-1266