• Office of Research Integrity and Assurance

Conflict of Interest Areas

Arizona State University has comprehensive and interrelated policies and guidelines that address the conduct of ASU employees, their interactions with private industry and disclosure of conflict of interest. The policies work together to set high standards for employees, ensure the integrity of ASU research results, and guide interactions of ASU employees in their partnerships with industry and other university-related activities.

Objectivity in Research

Objectivity in research policies apply to all ASU researchers.

• RSP 206: Objectivity in Research—Disclosure of Financial Interests and Management of Conflicts of Interest.

• ASU Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Procedure

• Complete the Annual Questionnaire and other forms as necessary using the Coeus Conflict of Interest Module.

• The Office of Research Integrity and Assurance manages disclosures and conflicts of interest related to objectivity in research for sponsored projects. Questions can be sent to or directed to:
  • Sheryl Trexler, (480) 727-0870
  • Debra Murphy, (480) 965-2179
  • Office of Research Integrity and Assurance FAX 480-965-7772

State Laws on Employee Conflict of Interest

Arizona state laws on employee conflict of interest apply to all ASU employees.

• Review ACD 204-08: Conflict of Interest.

• Complete required forms.

• Questions about conflict of interest disclosures can be directed to
  Dan Bergin, Associate General Counsel
  (480) 965-4550,

Starting a Spin-off Company

The Arizona Board of Regents oversees the commercialization of university developed technology which does not have an immediate obvious market or use whether such entities are composed of employees, non-employees or both.

• Review ABOR 6-909.10 ABOR Technology Transfer Policy.

• See Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE) for more information.