The UNH Financial Conflict of Interest in Research policy applies to any UNH employee responsible for the design, conduct, or reporting of research activities funded or proposed for funding by external sources. All applicable employees must disclose at the time of proposal submission any significant financial interests that would reasonably appear to be affected by the research. PIs/PDs are expected to read the policy to determine what is considered a significant financial interest and to understand the disclosure process at UNH.

In addition to their own disclosures, PIs/PDs are responsible for ensuring that all applicable individuals on the project have submitted required disclosures. Prior to award expenditures, eligible participants must have reached agreement with UNH on conditions/restrictions needed to manage, reduce, or eliminate any financial conflicts of interest per UNH policy.

PIs/PDs should ensure that they accurately complete all pertinent sections of the Yellow Sheet concerning financial conflicts of interest in research. All applicable individuals must update financial disclosures during the award as relevant interests/relationships change.

Web-based Training

PIs/PDs can learn about the various types of conflict of interest and the disclosure process by reviewing UNH’s Web-based training on Conflicts of Interest and Commitment in Research and Scholarly Activity.

Additional Resources

Visit OSR’s Website for additional resources on conflict of interest in research.