Guidance & Forms
What is an Individual Conflict of Interest?
Learn about examples of Individual Conflicts of Interest (COI), which include situations in which a University Member’s outside interest, relationship or activity could directly or significantly impact University research or how the University Member performs their institutional responsibilities.
Who is an Investigator?
An Investigator is an individual who is independently responsible for, or significantly influences, the design, conduct, outcome, or reporting of University of Pittsburgh research. Learn more.
What is a Significant Financial Interest?
Learn about significant financial interests--whether an Investigator’s related research is funded by the Public Health Service (PHS) or not.
What is Related Research?
“Related research” exists when an investigator’s outside activity, interest, or relationship could be affected by the results of the research or it could create bias or the perception of bias in the design, conduct, or reporting of the research. Learn more.
What is an Institutional Conflict of Interest?
Read about Institutional Conflicts of Interest (ICOI), which include situations in which the University’s financial interests, relationships or external engagements could interfere with University business decisions or with the University’s core missions of research, scholarship and teaching.
Covered University Officials and Significant External Activities
Learn about who qualifies as Covered University Officials, and what kind of external engagements are considered Significant External Activities.
Threshold University Transactions
The Institutional Conflict of Interest Committee (ICOIC) reviews certain transactions between the University and external entities known as “Threshold University Transactions.” Learn more.