Faculty investigators are required to submit a Summary Financial Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form DocuSign powerform for each proposal submission for sponsored research. Additional forms may be necessary, depending on the nature of the research and collaborations. 
Online training is also required for PHS and affiliated agencies. Training is available on the CITI Program website.
Disclosures must be updated annually for awarded activities. For researchers who have a FCOI disclosure to file, a detailed disclosure must be completed for review. Other forms for sponsored research include:

Subrecipient Commitment Form

Non-UMass Lowell PHS Individual Investigator Disclosure of Financial Interests Investigators with PHS awards or awards that must follow federal regulations, must complete a disclosure of significant financial interests (SFI) as follows:
  • Proposal-Related Disclosures: Prior to submitting proposals for internal or external funding through Office of Research Administration.
  • Ad Hoc Disclosures: Within 30 days of joining a research project already in progress or within 30 days of acquiring a new SFI.
  • Travel Disclosures: Within 30 days of any reimbursed or sponsored travel undertaken by the Investigator related to his or her Institutional Responsibilities.
  • Annual Disclosures: On an annual basis as part of the Noncompeting Continuation or other Process
Non-PHS funded investigators must complete a disclosure of significant financial interests (SFI):
  • Proposal-Related Disclosures: Prior to submitting proposals for internal or external funding through Office of Research Administration.
  • Ad Hoc Disclosures: Within 30 days of joining a research project already in progress or within 30 days of acquiring a new SFI.