The training resources on this site will assist you with learning about the:
- Fundamentals of the UO's Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) in Research Policy and the UO's Conflict of Interest, Conflict of Commitment, and Outside Activities (COI-COC) Policy
- Required FCOI training and Significant Financial Interest (SFI) declaration process for those who are responsible for the design, conduct, or reporting of sponsored research
- Disclosure requirements and process for all UO employees under the UO's COI-COC Policy
On-Demand Trainings
All researchers responsible for the design, conduct, and reporting of sponsored research are required by federal funding agencies and UO policy to complete financial conflict of interest training before they can expend funds on a newly received award.
The UO uses the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) to administer the required training. The COI Researcher course is comprised of 4 required modules and an optional module. The COI Researcher course can be completed at one's own pace.
Learning outcomes for this training:
- Understand federal financial conflict of interest in research regulations and requirements
- Develop knowledge about what constitutes a Significant Financial Interest (SFI) and the SFI disclosure requirements
- Become familiar with common conflict management practices
- Understand UO policies related to conflicts of interest
This presentation describes the UO’s Conflict of Interest, Conflict of Commitment, and Outside Activities Policy (COI/COC Policy), which applies to all UO employees. A transcript of the training is available upon request.
Learning outcomes for this training:
- Understand the background and history of the COI/COC Policy
- Learn basic elements of the COI/COC Policy and the disclosure process
- Become familiar with other UO policies that intersect with COI-COC Policy
This tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of the federal financial conflict of interest (FCOI) in research regulations, 42 CFR Part 50 Subpart F, "Promoting Objectivity in Research", issued by the U.S. Public Health Services (PHS) and followed by many federal agencies. This tutorial is made available by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Please note that individual institutions, including the UO, may apply the FCOI regulations differently and/or have additional institutional requirements beyond what is minimally required.
Learning outcomes for this training:
- Become familiar with federal FCOI regulations
- Understand expectations and requirements of sponsored researchers, who are subject to the FCOI regulations
- Learn institutional requirements to identify and adequately manage financial conflicts of interest in research
At-Request Trainings
Our staff is available to deliver customized training sessions for your department, unit, or team.