Main Sections

Learning Objectives

What is meant by conflict of interest?

Policies and Regulations

Why the Concern?

Conflicts Arising from Financial Interests

Conflicts Arising from Gifts & Compensation

Conflicts Arising from Career Concerns

Conflicts Arising from Relationships

Special Concerns Involving Human Subjects Research

End Notes and Completion Items

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Special Concerns Involving Human Subjects Research


Conflicts of interest are of particular concern when a research project involves human subjects. It is of paramount importance not to allow a conflict of interest to cloud one’s judgment regarding the privacy and safety of human subjects. For more details, see the Human Subjects Module.