Research Management Plans

Disclosure is the first important step in managing conflicts of interest. A determination of a perceived or potential conflict of interest will require a researcher to manage or mitigate the conflict before proceeding with the research. The following guidance documents are provided to aid the Caltech researcher in developing a research management plan which contemplates all of the areas in which a perceived or potential conflict of interest may impact the project. These guidance documents can be particularly helpful in situations where a faculty member or his/her department receives research support from a business in which the faculty member or immediate family member has a financial or business interest.

1. Guidelines for Managing Conflicts of Interest provides a general overview of managing particular conflicts you may have with startup companies.
2. Template for Research Management Plan (doc)
3. SOP for Research Management Plans (includes template RMP and disclosure forms)