5. Roles without Permitted Time – Conflict of Commitment Guidance

1. Postdocs, Research Scientists and other research staff: Review the relevant guidance document to understand and gather the high-level requirements for an exemption to the policy
   
   1. Approval for participation in OPAs will be determined by your supervisor. Complete the appropriate COI consulting questionnaire to submit details for review by your supervisor, DLCI head and others as indicated per departmental procedure.
   2. Provide any additional information requested during the review process.
   3. Upon approval, attach the consulting rider to your individual OPA agreement.
   4. Disclose details in MyCOI-OPA+ within 30 days of starting an OPA or agreement. If no new OPAs are reported in a year, you’ll need to review and certify annually.
2. Visiting Appointments: Whether your appointment is paid or unpaid, disclose OPAs at the start of your MIT appointment using MyCOI-OPA+.
3. Administrative Staff: If there are OPAs to report, please discuss with your immediate supervisor and follow directions in Section 5a(i-iii). Administrative Staff cannot disclose their OPAs through MyCOI-OPA+.

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