Should I worry about conflicts of interest?

 

Startups provide great opportunities for professional and personal growth, but they can also present conflicts of interest with your University responsibilities, including supervisory relationships, procurement, and research. There’s good news, though. Most conflicts of interest are manageable.

For Faculty and other Academic Staff
Policy on Conflicts of Commitment and Interest
Policy on Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research

For Students
Students who are investigators on certain federally-funded research projects are covered by federal regulations on financial conflicts of interest. Policy on Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research

Feel free to contact the Conflicts of Interest Office staff to discuss your unique situation at coi@illinois.edu.