This website outlines policy intended to assist MIT researchers in applying and complying with MIT’s requirements regarding financial conflicts of interest in research.

Every researcher has an obligation to become familiar with, and abide by, the provisions of this Policy. If a situation raising questions of conflict of interest arises, a researcher should discuss the situation with MIT’s Conflict of Interest Officer or the Vice President for Research. The Vice President for Research is responsible for ensuring implementation of this Policy.

For more information: Contact the Conflict of Interest Officer, the Director of OSP or see the full Conflict of Interest in Research Policy. 

Note: The New PHS regulations go into effect on August 24, 2012, and apply to new awards issued after that date. Current awards will be modified to incorporate the regulations as funding arrives.

PHS includes the National Institutes of Health (NIH), among other agencies. Specifics regarding the PHS requirements are set forth in Appendix A of this Policy.

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MIT Faculty Forum: Implementation of MIT’s New Conflict of Interest Policy: Changes Affecting Principal Investigators
September 24, 2012
On September 24th, 2012, OSP and the Vice President for Research invited all MIT Principal Investigators to a faculty forum designed to introduce the new Conflict of Interest in Research Policy and how it impacts research at MIT.
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Proposal Process Changes Affecting PIs - August 21st, 2012
August 17, 2012
Beginning August 21st, all MIT PIs and Co-PIs will need to complete proposal certifications in Coeus. In addition, those individuals designated by the PI as “Investigators” for NIH-funded projects will need to complete an on-line certification to meet the new Public Health Service conflict of interest regulations.
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