Conflict of Interest Examples
A "conflict of interest" in a university setting generally refers to situations in which the external interests of a university employee have the potential to influence his or her decisions in his or her university role. The influence is generally in ways that could lead to personal gain (financial or non-financial) for the individual or immediate family members.
Examples are provided for the following types of conflict of interest:
- Research and Other Scholarly Activities
- Sponsored Funding
- Consulting
- Procurement
- Extension
- Employment (Nepotism)
These examples are intended to give an idea of the range of situations that might occur. They are not inclusive of all possible situations that could be or could be perceived to be conflicts of interest.
