Faculty investigators are required to update their Conflict of Interest submissions in the Research Enterprise System (RES) annually, whenever they are added to a proposal or project, or whenever a new outside activity is proposed, which requires the submission of an Outside Activities Disclosure form. Additional forms may be necessary, depending on the nature of the research and collaborations.

Online training is also required for Public Health Service (PHS) and affiliated agencies. Training is available on the CITI Program website.

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.