Welcome to the Conflict of Interest (COI) Management Plan Resource Guide. This page supports research investigators in managing conflicts of interest in accordance with federal, state, and university policies. Our goal is to promote transparency, integrity, and compliance in UCR research activities.
Please note that the procedures and responsibilities outlined below apply only if they are specifically included in your individual COI Management Plan. Investigators are only required to follow what is listed in their management plan.
Provided are procedures and processes to help you comply with your COI management plan.
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Disclosure of Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI)
- Investigators must disclose their FCOI in all publications and presentations.
- Suggested Disclosure Language:
"Dr. Highlander has a financial interest in ENTITY, which is funding this research study." - Save documentation such as:
- DOI number of the journal
- Date of presentation
- Presentation slide deck referencing COI disclosure.
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Disclosure to Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
- Investigators must disclosure their FCOI to students, postdoctoral scholars, fellows, and trainees involved in the project.
- Disclosure is emailed via the “Agreement to Work on Research” (Kuali Build Form)
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Human Research Subjects
Please contact the UCR IRB office at irbsupport@ucr.edu to coordinate the next steps related to COI protocol guidance and human subjects research requirements.
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Intellectual Property Rights
The University of California (UC) retains any intellectual property rights conceived or developed by the Investigator. Investigators must comply with: UC Patent Policy Separation of Entity and UCR Research Research conducted by the Entity must not be conducted in UCR facilities.
UCR research must not be conducted at the Entity’s facilities.
Investigators must coordinate with UCR to:
- Establish incubator space
- Rent lab equipment if the Entity is on campus.
Contact Intellectual Property Protection & Licensing Office and/or Business
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Data Analysis and Oversight Strategy
Oversight and Monitoring An independent monitor or oversight body may be appointed to ensure unbiased research.
Investigator must:
• Identify a supervisor or unconflicted team.
• Submit an oversight plan to the COI Committee for approval.Data Analysis Research analysis must use double-blinded data.
Independent reviewers should conduct data interpretation.
If the COI affects data analysis: Update the department and sponsor with revisions to the research strategy.
Consider double-blind review or appointing an unconflicted independent reviewer.
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Pre-Management Plan Approval
UCR has implemented a Pre-Management Plan process designed to align with DOE’s Financial Assistance Regulations - Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Policy
Requirements. If your proposal is funded, compliance staff will contact you to discuss the current implementation of the Pre-Management Plan recommendations, your research activities, and any emerging conflict of interest (COI) issues.When necessary, the Committee will determine additional management strategies and monitoring procedures. As a Covered Individual, you are required to retain all COI disclosures in accordance with the requirements outlined in your Pre-COI Management Plan. You must also promptly notify the Committee of any changes to previously submitted disclosures or procedures that could affect the terms of the management plan.
The financial interest associated with the proposal will be reviewed at the time of award and at least annually thereafter to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable COI requirements and institutional policies.
Resources and Forms
(coming soon)
Resource Contact Information
| Conflict of Interest | coi@ucr.edu | 951-827-2458 |
| IRB Office | irbsupport@ucr.edu | 951-827-4802 |
| Intellectual Property Protection & Licensing | tp@ucr.edu | 951-827-7941 |
| Business Startup & Acceleration Services | tp@ucr.edu | 951-827-7941 |
For questions or assistance, please contact coi@ucr.edu.