Proposal:
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This proposal requests University Senate review of interim policy changes to the University of Maryland's Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Policy (II-3.10[A]) that were approved by the President in May 2025.
The revised policy implements federal "disclose to propose" requirements mandating all researchers disclose outside activities and financial interests before submitting funding proposals, expands coverage to include Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs), requires comprehensive disclosures within 30 days of joining the University or sponsored projects, and establishes stricter compliance measures including automatic COI holds on proposals lacking current disclosures starting October 1, 2025.
The changes align with increasing federal focus on mitigating technology misappropriation and undue foreign influence in U.S. research, clarify how Maryland State Ethics Law applies to University employees, and strengthen oversight through enhanced disclosure requirements and conflict management guidelines to ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations while protecting the University's research integrity and reputation.
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