Conflict of Interest

Financial Conflict of Interest in Research

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is committed to conducting business in a manner consistent with the highest standards of integrity and ethics. The purpose of identifying Conflicts of Interest (COI) is to protect the credibility and integrity of system employees, as well as member universities and agencies by ensuring that all activities including research are free from bias.

What is a conflict of Interest?

A conflict of interest occurs when an individual’s private interests compete with his/her professional obligations to the system to a degree that an independent observer might reasonably question whether the individual's professional actions or decisions are determined by considerations of personal gain, financial or otherwise.

Pursuant to the Texas A&M System Regulation 31.05.02 External Employment and implemented through Texas A&M-University San Antonio Rule 31.05.02.00.01 External Employment Procedure, Texas A&M University-San Antonio has the responsibility to identify, manage, reduce or eliminate conflicts of interest that may arise due to business or other personal interests of the employee. Managing conflicts of interest is key to assuring the public that we take a rigorous approach to managing the essential relationships between the government, federally-funded research institutions, and the private sector.

Conflict of Interest Form - for TAMUSA Members

Conflict of Interest Form - for External Members