Contracts received from private industry may include provisions that are contrary to University policy or that put the University at risk. Recognizing the potential conflict between the primary missions and interests of a university and those of private industry, the University has adopted a policy on industry-sponsored research. All research grants and contracts held by Duke University must conform to these University-Industry Guidelines(in Appendix P).Contracts will be negotiated by Office of Research Administration, Office of Research Support, or Office of Corporate Research Collaborations to assure that they do conform to these guidelines.