Lamar University maintains a research environment that promotes the highest standards of integrity and ethics. To ensure that all research and sponsored program activity conducted by university researchers is free from bias resulting from conflicts of interest (COI), it is paramount faculty and staff members identify, disclose, and appropriately manage or eliminate situations in which their personal or familial interest might otherwise compromise their objectivity.

An effective conflict of interest policy helps both to safeguard the work and reputations of the University faculty and staff members and to ensure the University's compliance with federal and other regulatory requirements relating to COI.