This policy underscores the ethical principles for responsible conduct by which all UAB faculty, employees, and trainees must abide in the performance, recording, and reporting of research and scholarly activities. It also sets forth the procedures to be followed in the case of suspected research misconduct, from preliminary assessment through final outcome of an investigation.

This policy describes the UAB Enterprise's commitment to conducting its activities in ways that promote and maintain public trust and sets forth requirements for employees and other designated individuals in identifying and managing conflicts of interest and conflict of commitment.