Conflict of Interest Policy

Plain-Language Summary:
Everyone at Gratis University must avoid situations where personal interests conflict with institutional responsibilities.

Purpose:
To ensure fairness, transparency, and trust in academic and administrative processes.

Scope:
Applies to faculty, mentors, reviewers, staff, and students holding leadership roles.

Policy Details:

• Disclose any potential conflict that may influence academic or administrative decisions.
• Mentors cannot assess work for students with whom they have a personal or financial relationship.
• Staff must not use university resources for personal gain.
• Any unresolved conflict must be escalated to the Governance Office.
• Failure to disclose conflicts may lead to disciplinary action.

Contact Points: [email protected], [email protected]
Version Control: Version 1.0 – Last Reviewed September 2025