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Overview of MIT Conflict of Interest Policies
Conflict of Commitment Policy Guidance
How to Comply – Conflict of Commitment Policy Guidance
How to Comply – Conflict of Commitment Policy Guidance
Permitted Time Limits
Separate and Distinct
Guidance, Review and Approval Process
Use of MIT Resources, Name, Logo, Letterhead
Roles without Permitted Time
Updated December 2025
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Policies
Conflict of Commitment Policy Guidance
Policy Statement
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Key Policy Guidelines
How to Comply
1. Permitted Time Limits
2. Separate and Distinct
3. Guidance, Review and Approval Process
4. Use of MIT Resources, Name, Logo, Letterhead
5. Roles without Permitted Time
Disciplinary Action
Examples
Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research
Policy Statement
Definitions
Guiding Principles
Application of Guiding Principles
Disclosure Requirements
Review, Evaluation and Resolution
Disclosure to Third Parties
Disciplinary Action
Record Retention
PHS Addendum
Summary of Updates
Trigger Points
Research and Other Work at MIT
Accepting Gifts
FCOI Management Plans
Research Affiliate and Visiting Scientist Appointments
SBIR/STTR Awards
Exemption for SBIR/STTR Phase II and Select Federal Programs
Sponsor-Specific Guidance
PHS: Who is an Investigator
CITI Training
Outside Professional Activities (OPAs)
OPA Disclosures
Permitted Time for OPAs
Adjunct Professorships at Foreign Institutions
Consulting
Starting or Incorporating a Company
Startup Scenarios for COI and TLO Discussion
For Administrative, Support and Service Staff
For Postdocs and Researchers
Using MyCOI-OPA+
Launch MyCOI-OPA+
FCOI Disclosures
OPA Disclosures
FCOI vs. OPA Disclosures: What Is the Difference?
MyCOI-OPA+ Resources
FAQs
FCOI Disclosures
OPA Disclosures
Travel Disclosures
Troubleshooting MyCOI-OPA+
FCOI Disclosure Expiration Reports
COI Forms
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