Question

A researcher calls you stating that he plans to submit a proposal to the NIH for a human subjects research study. He wants to know at what point he and his study team must submit COI disclosures to comply with the PHS regulation.

A. Researchers must only submit COI disclosures if they have a significant financial interest related to the research.
B. Never -- the PHS regulation does not require researchers to submit COI disclosures.
C. No later than the time of proposal submission.
D. Not until a notice of award is received.

Answer 1

No later than the times of proposal submission

Explanation:

The department of health and human services issued a final rule that amends by the PHS on the responsibility of applicants for promoting objectivity for that PHS funding.

When to disclose :

• Initial proposal
• New personal added
• new significant financials added
• No competition continuation
• Renewal proposal
• Supplemental funding
• No cost time extensions