Composition and Balance, Conflicts of Interest, and Independence: Policies and Procedures

The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine have adopted policies that are intended to ensure that the hundreds of committees of volunteers appointed each year to participate in the work of the National Academies can successfully fulfill their charge. These policies address committee composition and balance, committee member conflicts of interest, and the independence of committee members from project sponsors. The policies and forms can be accessed through the following links:

Committees Used in the Development of Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations

• Policy on Composition and Balance, Conflicts of Interest, and Independence for Committees Used in the Development of Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
• Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form for Committees Used in the Development of Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations

Committees Used to Plan Workshops, Symposia, and Other Similar Activities

• Policy on Composition and Balance, Conflicts of Interest, and Independence for Committees Used to Plan Workshops, Symposia and Other Similar Activities
• Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form for Committees Used to Plan Workshops, Symposia and Other Similar Activities

Boards and Committees Used for Institutional Oversight

• Policy on Composition and Balance and Conflicts of Interest for Boards and Committees Used for Institutional Oversight
• Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form for Boards and Committees Used for Institutional Oversight

Also see: Institutional Structure, Policies, and Procedures