Key Definitions: Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI)

An interest that could directly and significantly affect the design, conduct or reporting of the research
Conflict of interest is a situation in which financial or other personal considerations:
- may compromise
- may involve the potential for compromising
- may have the appearance of compromising
an employee’s objectivity in meeting University duties or responsibilities, including research activities.
Determined by OUHSC
- The Investigator does NOT determine FCOI, only discloses SFI