Who Do the Revised 2011 Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) Regulations Apply To?

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As described in the 2011 revision, FCOI regulations apply to each institution applying for or receiving NIH grant or cooperative agreement funding, and to investigators who are planning to participate or are participating in NIH-supported research. However, this regulation does not apply to Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I applicants and recipients.

It’s important to remember that the regulatory definition of “investigator” is not limited to contact principal investigators or the senior/key personnel named on the award. Rather, the regulatory definition of investigator encompasses all individuals, regardless of title or position, responsible for the design, conduct or reporting of NIH-funded research. Consult with your institution’s designated official(s) to ensure you comply with the appropriate requirements.

For more information on financial conflict of interest policy, visit the FCOI web page and our list of frequently asked questions about FCOI.

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