INVENTOR'S HANDBOOK CALGARY'S - University of Calgary

NAVIGATING CONFLICT
OF INTEREST
How does the University define
a conflict of interest?
A conflict of interest can occur when a University
of Calgary employee, through a relationship with
an outside organization, is in a position to:
1) influence the University of Calgary’s business,
research or other areas that may lead to direct
or indirect financial gain,
2) adversely impact or influence one’s research
or teaching responsibilities, or
3) provide improper advantage to others, to the
disadvantage of the University of Calgary.
Actual and potential conflicts should be disclosed
with your supervisor.
University of Calgary and a licensee company,
and conflict of commitment (e.g., your ability to
meet your University of Calgary obligations).
What are examples of a conflict
of commitment?
A conflict of commitment may exist if duties,
assignments or responsibilities associated with
a technology license or outside business arrangement
have a negative impact on your ability to meet
commitments associated with your University of
Calgary employment or exceed the amount of time
available to you for these activities. To avoid a
conflict of commitment, fully disclose your situation
to your supervisor.
For more information, visit: www.ucalgary.ca/
policies/files/policies/Conflict%20of%20Interest.pdf
What kinds of issues concern conflict
of interest reviewers?
Examples include the appropriate and objective
use of research, the treatment and roles of students,
supervision of individuals working at both the
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