Faculty & Staff

The University holds a fundamental concern for ensuring that the integrity of the institution and of all of its constituent members remains above reproach. Not only actual conflicts of interest, but also the appearance of conflicts, are harmful to both the University and the individual involved.

The University has several conflict of interest policies with which faculty members, other officers, and staff members are expected to comply. The policies, which are available in the appendices of the Faculty Handbook, are:

• Statement of University Policy on Conflicts of Interest (1987)
• Guidelines for Situations Involving Potential Conflicts of Interest Between Scholarly and Commercial Activities (1986)
• Columbia University Medical Center Conflict of Interest Policy (1994)

Additional policies cover general conflicts, conflicts of commitment, and other related topics. See the University’s Office of Research Administration’s list of policies relevant to implementation of grants and contracts.