Conflict of Commitment & Interest
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Understanding Conflicts of Commitment
The University of Illinois Policy on Conflicts of Commitment and Interest mandates disclosure and pre-approval of income-producing outside activities for all paid academic staff members, whether part-time or full-time employees.
Overview
The University of Illinois Policy on Conflicts of Commitment and Interest mandates disclosure and pre-approval of income-producing outside activities for all paid academic staff members, whether part-time or full-time employees.
The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs oversees university-wide compliance with state and federal requirements. The OVPAA website provides forms, answers to frequently asked questions, and other resources relating to our annual disclosure process, the Report of Non-University Activities. At UIUC, the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation is responsible for the implementation of the policy.
Contact
Contact the campus Conflict of Interest Office with any questions or concerns at:
Linda K. Lee Drozt
Conflict of Interest Officer
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
217-333-0034
coi@illinois.edu
Complete Your Annual Report of Non-University Activities (RNUA) Disclosure
View more details on the VPAA site
Submit Your RNUA Disclosure
Use START myDisclosure to file your annual RNUA form.
FAQs About RNUA
FAQs on what RNUA is, who must complete it, the review process, and common discloser questions.
Additional Sponsor Reporting Requirements
If your research is funded by the Public Health Service (PHS) or National Science Foundation (NSF), you may have additional financial reporting, travel reporting, and training requirements.
myFCOI Checklist
Prior to initial award, renewal, or continuation, PIs certify that financial disclosures, travel disclosures, and training are up to date for all investigators participating in the project using this tool.
FCOI Compliance
If you research is funded by a Public Health Service (PHS) agency or the Department of Energy, you must complete additional Financial Conflict of Interest requirements.
PHS Financial COI Information Request Form
This form is used for reporting the financial conflicts of interest of senior and key personnel participating in research at the university, when funded by the Public Health Service (PHS).
NSF Conflict of Interest Disclosure
The National Science Foundation requires that investigators disclose all significant financial interests that are held personally or by his or her spouse or dependent children.
Know the Policies
Policy on Conflicts of Commitment and Interest
Applies to faculty, APs, postdocs, visiting scholars.
Policy on Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research
Applies to investigators.
Policy on Organizational Conflicts of Interest
Applies to administrators at the dean level and above.
Manage A Conflict of Interest
Familial Conflicts of Interest
Conflicts of interest resulting from researcher family relationships can be managed by following standard university policies. Review policies and a sample letter that can be modified and sent to family members who serve as co-investigators or co-participants in a sponsored research project.
Faculty Appointments and Conflicts of Interest
Tenure-system faculty and full-time academic staff members are primarily committed to the teaching, scholarly research, service, and public engagement activities of the university. Written approval must be obtained before engaging in non-university activities.
Resources For Unit Executive Officers
For unit executive officers (UEOs), unit facilitators, and more.
Conflict Management Guidance for UEOs
Examples of scenarios with conflicts: time commitments, reporting lines, consulting, fiduciary duties, outside research, political activities, and more.
Creating a Conflict Management Plan (CMP)
Basic steps and guidelines to use in creating a CMP.
Training for Reviewers (UEOs, Facilitators)
This training will cover the policy, accessing the system, entering activities, editing activities, monitoring review status of the disclosure, responding to reviewer feedback, and viewing past disclosures. Also—accessing unit disclosures, reviewing options, and retention of disclosures.
Conflict of Commitment or Interest Training
Training, presentations, and sponsor-specific requirements are available on the COI section of the website. For assistance or to schedule a departmental training session, contact the OVCR at 217-333-0034. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Research Integrity provides a discussion of Conflict of Interest as part of its Introduction to the Responsible Conduct of Research.
Sponsored Programs and Research Administration
Sponsored Programs Administration provides presentations and courses designed to offer insight into the world of sponsored programs, including the processes, policies, and procedures related to research administration at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Guidance on Conflict Management Mechanisms for Unit Executive Officers
The Policy on Conflicts of Commitment and Interest requires that conflicts of commitment and interest must be managed or eliminated. The unit executive officer is responsible for managing actual and potential conflicts of commitment and/or interest.
- Documentation of the department conflict management plan must be uploaded to the RNUA of the conflicted academic staff member or included as comments on the RNUA.
- This guide provides suggested management mechanisms to address areas of conflict. Each situation is unique and may require management mechanisms not outlined here. Please consult your COI office for additional guidance. UIUC: coi@illinois.edu, 217-333-0034
Guidance on Conflict Management Mechanisms for Unit Executive Officers