Financial Conflicts of Interest
University policy requires investigators who are seeking or have received funding from U.S. Public Health Service entities, the National Science Foundation or a Department of Energy financial assistance award (e.g., grants and cooperative agreements) to disclose certain Significant Financial Interests (SFI's). The SFI's are reviewed to determine if they create a Financial Conflict of Interest that requires a management plan. These policies are detailed in the Faculty Staff Handbook sections 5600 and 5650.
The below table will help you understand how these policies apply to your project. All investigators to whom the policies apply must submit an SFI Disclosure Form in VERAS, regardless of whether the Investigator has anything to report. Detailed guides for using the portal and preparing disclosure forms are found under Disclosure Instructions.
For questions related to FCOI, contact 208-885-6162 or uifcoi@uidaho.edu.
SFI Disclosure and Training Requirements
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US Public Health Service† |
National Science Foundation |
Department of Energy (Financial Assistance funds only) |
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Who is required to submit a disclosure? |
Investigators* |
Investigators* |
Investigators* |
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When an Investigator submit the disclosure to U of I? |
Before the proposal is submitted |
Before the proposal is submitted |
Before the proposal is submitted |
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Is a disclosure required even if an Investigator does not have an SFI’s to report? |
Yes, indicate this on the disclosure form in Veras |
Yes, indicate this on the disclosure form in Veras |
Yes, indicate this on the disclosure form in Veras |
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How often are Investigators required to submit a disclosure? |
Annually for the life of any PHS funded projects or within 30 days of a new SFI being discovered or acquired |
Annually for the life of any NSF funded projects or within 30 days of a new SFI being discovered or acquired |
Annually for the life of any DOE financial assistance projects or within 30 days of a new SFI being discovered or acquired |
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Where do I list the Investigators, Co-PI’s? |
Veras Proposal Application, § 4.5 |
Veras Proposal Application, § 4.5 |
Veras Proposal Application, § 4.5 |
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Is FCOI training required? |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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When must the training be completed? |
Before funds are spent or committed |
n/a |
Before funds may be spent or committed |
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How long is the training good for? |
4 years |
n/a |
4 years |
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How may the training requirements be met? |
NIH website training or CITI (In-person training is also offered once a semester via RCR) |
n/a |
CITI
(In-person training is also offered once a semester via RCR) |
†Agencies within the US Public Health Service (PHS) are:
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ);
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR);
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC);
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA);
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA);
- Indian Health Service (HIS);
- National Institutes of Health (NIH);
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
*FSH 5600 defines "Investigator" as the principal investigator, co-principal investigator and any other person at U of I who is responsible for the design, conduct or reporting of research.