Research Conflicts of Interest
Some federal agencies require Significant Financial Interest (SFI) disclosures. The SFI disclosure must be completed before the proposal may be submitted.
- An overview of the SFI disclosure requirements is below. For more details, review FSH 5600 "Research Conflicts of Interest."
- Only "Investigators" submit SFI disclosures. An Investigator is the PI, Co-PI, or someone responsible for the design, conduct, or reporting of the research project. The PI is one who decides who is an Investigator.
- A negative disclosure is required. If an Investigator has no SFI's to report indicate this in the disclosure. Instructions on how to submit a disclosure are under "Disclosure Instructions."
- Contact 208-885-6162 or uifcoi@uidaho.edu with questions.
NOTE: NASA's disclosure requirements went into effect on Dec. 1, 2023 for new proposals. Proposals funded before Dec. 1, may be amended at the discretion of the NASA contracting officer to require SFI disclosures.
| US Public Health Service† | National Science Foundation | Department of Energy (Financial Assistance funds only) | National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who is required to submit a disclosure? | Investigators* | Investigators* | Investigators* | Investigators* |
| When must an Investigator submit the disclosure to U of I? | Before the proposal is submitted | Before the proposal is submitted | Before the proposal is submitted | Before the proposal is submitted |
| 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 | Yes, indicate this on the disclosure form in Veras |
| 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 | Annually for the life of any NASA funded projects or within 30 days of a new SFI being discovered or acquired |
| Where do I list the Investigators, Co-PI’s? | In the Veras Proposal Application, § 4.5 | In the Veras Proposal Application, § 4.5 | In the Veras Proposal Application, § 4.5 | In the Veras Proposal Application |
| Is FCOI training required? | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| When must the training be completed? | Before funds are spent or committed | n/a | Before funds may be spent or committed | n/a |
| How long is the training good for? | 4 years | n/a | 4 years | n/a |
| 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) |
n/a |
†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.