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FAQs

What is a Conflict of Interest?  
What is Conflict of Commitment?  
What is Significant Financial Interest (SFI) ?  
What happens if I disclose an SFI  
What are examples of items I need to disclose?  
What are some examples of items I can EXCLUDE from my disclosure?  
How is Research defined?  
Why must financial interests be disclosed?  
Who must disclose financial interests?  
When must financial interests be disclosed?  
How do I file or update a Disclosure form?  
What happens if CCOI recommends that a COI exist?  
If I disclose once, do I have to disclose again?  
Do I need to file a new disclosure annually, even if it is unchanged?  
Do I need to file a new disclosure every time I start a new research, or sponsored, project?  
I have received a new grant and need to get started immediately. Do I need to file a new disclosure to gain access to the grant account?  
What happens if I don't disclose?  
What happens to my disclosure when I submit?  
What happened to researchers who did not disclose?  
What are some activities that may require management?  
Who can I contact if I have a question?