Case 2: Software License

A faculty member has obtained an exclusive license from the University to market a complex software program. The faculty member sets up a company to sell this software, which was developed with University resources as well as external support donated to the research group. The faculty member assigns a graduate student to a research project to enhance the performance and marketability of this software.

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| Financial Interest, assignment of students, commitment of time

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| The Director of Graduate Studies will review student assignments to ensure students' academic goals are given priority. Disclosure of financial interest will be made annually and whenever other conditions are present