Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest Procedures for Investigators
Who is an investigator?
The project director or principal Investigator, and any other persons, regardless of title or position, who are responsible for the design, conduct, or reporting of Research or educational activities funded or proposed for funding. This may include, but is not limited to, faculty, staff, students, adjunct faculty, or subrecipients (collaborators, consultants, contractors, or subcontractors). With respect to Research funded by the DOE, this also includes any person who participates in the purpose, design, conduct, or reporting of the project. In addition, any Research team member who indicates a financial interest related to the submission of a human or animal Research protocol will be asked to complete a certification.
Updated procedures to align with SAM 01.G.03: Financial Conflict of Interest in Research are now being implemented. If you meet or think you might meet the definition of an investigator above:
1. Complete the CITI training annually:
Register for FCOI CITI Training
2. Contact ORSP at sponsoredprograms@uhcl.edu to fill out the Docusign Financial Conflict of Interest Form.
Prior Policy
The UHCL COI disclosure procedure of previous years was developed under this policy, prior to the finalization of SAM 01.G.03 on January 22, 2024.