Policies
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Conflict of Interest (COI/FCOI) UMass Policy for Promoting Objectivity in Biomedical Research |
This Trustee policy mandates that all Investigators from the four campus' that are applying for funds from the NIH or other PHS agencies are obliged to comply with the requirements of the NIH FCOI Policy Download File |
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Faculty Consulting and Outside Activities (Amherst & Boston) | Policy issued by the Board of Trustees intended to further the mission of the University and to enrich the experiences of the faculty by facilitating appropriately limited outside activities for faculty. | |
Human Subjects COI Guidelines - UMass Medical School |
Outlines UMass Medical School procedures for the oversight of individual and institutional financial interests in human subjects research. Download File |
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Human Subjects COI Guidelines - UMass President's office | Outlines a framework for pursuing interactions in keeping with overall University of Massachusetts policy and accepted best practices. | |
Policy on COI Relating to Intellectual Property an Commercial Ventures | Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 75 - 14A, in the area of intellectual property and technology transfer this policy is controlling. | |
Responsible Conduct of Research - Trustee Policy T08-10 | This Trustee policy mandates that RCR procedures that adhere to policies of PHS 42 CFR Part 93, NSF, 45 CFR Part 689, and any other relevant federal, state, or funding agencies and apply to all research and scholarly activity carried out at the University campus by University employees. | |
UMass COI Policy for NSF and other Federal Agencies | This Policy has been developed by the University of Massachusetts Amherst and complies with specific NSF requirements laid out in NSF’s Grant Policy Manual. | |
Whistleblowing Legislation Notice to Employees | Massachusetts General Laws c. 149, § 185 protects employees from retaliation for engaging in what is commonly known as "whistleblowing" activities. |