COI Committee

All certifications for which a significant financial interest is indicated, the associated disclosures, and any recommended arrangements by or concerns of the signatories will be reviewed by the University of Houston's Conflict of Interest Committee, who advises the Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Research (Designated Official). The Committee is comprised of members of multiple UH Colleges and Departments, appointed by the Designated Official with the intention to represent expertise in both the broad and the more unique aspects of the university’s culture.

Ex officio membership includes representation from UH General Counsel and the Office of Technology Transfer and Innovation (OTTI). The COIC may choose to consult with a subject matter expert in certain cases upon request by the committee Chair.

Conflict of commitment is not under the COIC’s scope of review. Conflict of commitment is defined and managed under the following University of Houston System Administrative memorandums:

• SAM 02.A.08 (HR) – Consulting and Paid Professional Service
• SAM 02.A.29 (HR) – Ethical Conduct of Employees

COI Committee Meeting Dates

• The COI Committe meets the fourth Tuesday of each month throughout the year.
• All certifications received by the COI office at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting date will be included in the meeting agenda.