UCSD CAMPUS NOTICE PLEASE POST AND/OR ROUTE University of California, San Diego CONFLICT OF INTEREST OFFICE |
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September 8, 1995 KEY ADMINISTRATORS/KEY SUPPORT STAFF ALL FACULTY SUBJECT: Conflict of Interest Federal Regulations Effective October 1, 1995, proposals submitted to the Public Health Service (PHS), including National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Science Foundation (NSF) will require completion of a 9510-U disclosure form on whether or not a conflicting financial interest exists. Proposals submitted prior to October 1, 1995, do not require a 9510-U form at this time; however, it may be necessary to complete a form prior to the award if requested by PHS or NIH. The new federal regulations establish conflict of interest standards and procedures for institutions applying for funding. The Office of the President will issue the "Policy on Disclosure of Financial Interests Related to Sponsored Projects" shortly. This policy states: Any University employee responsible for the design, conduct or reporting of a sponsored project at the University must disclose to the University significant personal financial interests related to that project. When the University determines that such an interest reasonably might appear to be directly and significantly affected by the sponsored project, the University will take steps either to manage or to eliminate the conflict of interest. An instruction sheet has been developed by UCSD that will provide guidelines and answers to typical questions. Both the 9510-U form and the instruction sheet are available through the following electronic sources: On Internet you may retrieve the information at: Environmental Health and Safety Home Page on the World Wide Web (WWW)at: http://infopath.ucsd.edu/data/campus/department/administrative/ehs/ home.html On Internet you may retrieve the information at: Office of Contract and Grant Administration Home Page on the World Wide Web (WWW) at: http://ocga.ucsd.edu In addition, Principal Investigators, Researchers and Management/Business Service Officers are encouraged to attend open information sessions on the new regulations and the requirement of disclosure of financial interests related to PHS/NIH and NSF sponsored projects. Presentations are scheduled: Tuesday, September 19, 1995 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Dean's large conference room, School of Medicine Tuesday, September 26, 1995 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 Administrative Complex, Room 111A If you do not have electronic access to these materials and would like these documents mailed, or have questions regarding these new requirements, please contact the Conflict of Interest staff at x46465, mail code 0920, or by E-mail to: dtalamantez@ucsd.edu. Again, having your full cooperation is important so that the Independent Review Committee can manage this enormous burden of review and reporting in a timely manner. Paul Saltman, Chair Independent Review Committee on Conflict of Interest |