Nov. 9, 2026

The University has revised the Policy on Financial Conflict of Interest in Research (01.010.3) and the Policy on Conflict of Commitment in Research (01.018.2); and approved a new Policy on Naming (01.115.1). All three policies have an effective date of Nov. 6, 2026.
 
Policy on Financial Conflict of Interest in Research
The purpose of this revised policy is to meet the requirements of federal regulations and policies regarding financial conflict of interest in research, and to ensure that the University and its employees participating in research activities conduct themselves in accordance with relevant federal regulations and policies.
 
Policy on Conflict of Commitment in Research
The purpose of this revised policy is to aid investigators in avoiding (or, if it’s determined to be possible, managing) conflicts of commitment in research, and to meet the requirements of applicable federal regulations and policies.
 
Policy on Naming
This new policy is intended to provide a transparent, consistent, and accountable framework for the naming and renaming of University of Rhode Island physical facilities, programs, named endowments, or other University assets, in recognition of individuals and/or entities whose association or philanthropy advances URI’s mission and aligns with the University’s values.
 
All University Administrative Policies can be found at: uri.edu/policies/.