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Resources for Faculty Disclosures

Faculty are required to complete many different types of disclosures related to their institutional responsibilities and sponsoring agency requirements. To assist with completing these disclosures we have put together a list of common disclosures for sponsored research.  This list excludes the routing form for sponsored programs, which is primarly completed by research administrators rather than faculty.

NOTE: This list is not all-inclusive. There may be other disclosures required by the University or a sponsoring agency. 

Disclosure Purpose Responsible Office Resources When
Current & Pending / Other Support

Form required by some federal agencies that captures ALL research support including proposals, projects, awards and in-kind resources from all sources, including MSU project support.

A PI Certification question has been added to the Research Administration System routing form (Proposal Development)

For proposal and Just-in-Time (JIT) submissions: Office of Sponsored Programs, Proposal Teams

For Progress Reports: Contract and Grant Administration, Awards Group

For additional information on the requirements by sponsor see: Research Security Disclosures and Training by Sponsor webpage

 

Federal Disclosure Table

Most federal agencies require Current & Pending/Other Support to be submitted with the proposal (e.g. NSF, USDA, NASA, DOE, DOD), however, some require it at the Just-in-Time stage (e.g. NIH).

Any changes to Current & Pending / Other Support during the project period for awarded projects should be reported in technical/progress reports, or sooner depending on the sponsor requirements and type of disclosure.

Biographical Sketches Document used to describe the education, scientific appointments, experience and other qualifications for a key person on a project.

For proposal and Just-in-Time (JIT) submissions: Office of Sponsored Programs, Proposal Teams

For Progress Reports or post
award changes:
 Contract and Grant Administration, Awards Group

For additional information on the requirements see: Research Security Disclosures and Training by Sponsor

 

Federal Disclosure Table

Typically included for all senior/key personnel at the time of proposal submission.

During an award, if there is a request to change PI’s, or if disclosing new senior/key personnel in a progress report.

Conflict of Commitment (COC) - Outside Activities

(previously referred to as, Outside Work for Pay / Appointments / Affiliations)

Outside Activities: Any paid or unpaid activity, both domestic and non-domestic, related, or similar to a Covered Individual or Investigator’s Institutional Responsibilities, which is performed outside of the University and beyond the scope of their employment responsibilities.

To ensure that Outside Activities do not conflict with a Covered Individual or Investigator’s Institutional Responsibilities, such activities must be disclosed in the Outside Activity Approval Form and receive approval from the dean or head of the major administrative unit. Activities that are defined as Scholarly Activities do not require prior approval however these activities may need to be reported in MSU grant applications, progress reports, or the MSU COI disclosure.

Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs

Conflict Disclosures and Management

Conflict of Commitment Form in Kuali Build

Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Identification and Disclosure policy

COI/COC FAQs

COI/COC Disclosure Reference Guide

Prior to engaging in an Outside Activity by completing an Outside Activity Approval Form.

Conflict of Interest (COI)

All MSU faculty, and academic staff with research, teaching, service and outreach responsibilities must submit an annual disclosure of all significant financial interests related to their MSU responsibilities.

 

Conflict of Interest: Conflict Disclosures and Management

 

Link to COI Disclosure System

Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Identification and Disclosure policy

Instructions on how to disclose

COI Frequently Asked Questions

 

Annual Disclosures: Disclosures must be completed no later than one year after your initial disclosure or last annual disclosure, and every 12 months henceforth. Disclosures must be updated within 30 days of acquiring or discovering any new significant financial interest.

Project Disclosures: Completed with each sponsored research project routed in the Research Administration System. Many federal agencies require project-based disclosures prior to proposal submission.

 

No Money Collaboration Done within MSU Appointment Many entities request that agreements are signed to document unfunded research collaborations. Having an agreement is considered a best practice to make sure interests are protected for all parties and any such agreements must be signed by an Authorized Official and must route through the Research Administration System.

Industry sponsors: Business Connect

All other sponsors: Office of Sponsored Programs

Prepare Proposal Development Document

PI Approval of the Proposal Development Document

Agreement Matrix

Manual of Business Procedures, Sec. 315: Includes resources on the types of sponsored research agreements that should be routed through OSP/BC/CGA.

Route a No Money Proposal Development document when an agreement is received, or collaboration activities will be done within your employment.
Invention/Patent and Copyright All university inventions should be disclosed to the university prior to reporting via any other form of communication. MSU Technologies

Instructions on how to disclose

Patent Policy

Development of Copyrighted Materials Policy

Submit the appropriate disclosure form to MSU Technologies soon after the invention or work is conceived and before publishing your research.
Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) Questionnaire When materials, such as chemicals, plant materials, or software, are transferred between universities and other organizations for research activities, the MTA Questionnaire must be completed and sent to MSU Technologies (MSUT). MSUT will use the information either to complete a Material Transfer Agreement, or review an agreement sent to us from the other organization. MSU Technologies

MTA Web Page

Submit the completed, signed MTA Questionnaire form to the MTA Coordinator, cdamta@msu.edu, for the preparation or review of an MTA.
Export Control and Open Research Review Worksheet MSU is required to comply with a variety of U.S. Government statutes and regulations dealing with export controls and trade sanctions. ECTS developed the on-line Export Control and Open Research Review Worksheet (ECORRW) to help comply with these regulations. Export Control & Trade Sanctions

Export Control Procedures

ECTS FAQs

Export Control Worksheet System

Submit an ECORRW when one of the circumstances on the Export Control Procedures web page has been met for a project or activity.
Human Subject Applications MSU IRB review and approval, an MSU exempt determination, or an MSU HRPP reliance acknowledgement for use of an External IRB is required for all projects that involve research or clinical investigations with human subjects conducted by faculty, staff, students, or agents of MSU before initiation of any human research activities. Applications are submitted in the Click Compliance System.

Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)

 

Information on the Click Compliance System

HRPP Help and Requirements

Application must be submitted and MSU IRB review and approval, an MSU exempt determination, or an MSU reliance acknowledgement  must be made by the MSU HRPP prior to initiation of human subject research activities.
Human Stem Cell Research Applications Review and approval by the Institutional Stem Cell Research Committee is needed for certain kinds of human stem cell research, including all human embryonic stem cell research and some types of human pluripotent stem cells research. Applications are submitted in the Click Compliance System.

Institutional Stem Cell Research Committee

 

Information on the Click Compliance System

Information on the Institutional Stem Cell Research website

Applications must be submitted and MSU Institutional Stem Cell Research Committee review and approval must be obtained prior to initiation of the human stem cell research activities.
Animal Care Applications Most activities involving animals on and off-campus are subject to regulatory oversight and require IACUC review and approval. Applications are submitted in the Click Compliance System.

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)

Information on the Click Compliance System for IACUC

Application must be submitted and IACUC review and approval must be made prior to initiation of animal subject research activities.
Pathogens/Biohazards/Recombinant DNA, Hazardous/Regulated Chemicals, or Radiation Safety Tracking the use and disposition of hazardous substances will help protect the health and safety of research subjects and University employees and ensure a compliant workplace.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

Biological Safety

Chemical Safety

Radiation Safety

Hazardous Waste Management

Registration of materials and procedures is on the Click Compliance System for biological and radiation safety.  The Chemical Hygeine Plan provides guidance for the use of hazardous chemicals.

Contact EHS during the planning and before the initiation of any research when a project includes pathogens/biohazards/recombinant DNA, hazardous/regulated chemicals, or radiation.  Complete the US Homeland Security Chemicals of Interest Survey yearly and/or when chemical inventory changes.

 

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