UCB Conflict of Interest Committee

A conflict of interest is a situation in which an investigator's outside financial interest(s) or obligation(s) (real or perceived) have the potential to bias a research project or cause harm to human subjects participating in a research project.

Investigators at UC Berkeley are subject to University of California systemwide policies, as well as specific State of California law and federal regulations.

News: New 700-U for 2007/2008 - The State of California has issued a revised 700-U Statement of Economic Interest for Principal Investigators for immediate use. (January 2008)

UC Conflict of Interest Modules for Designated Officials and Researchers

Helpful Hints
Frequently Asked Questions, Quick Conflict of Interest Filing Guide, more!

UC Policies and Guidance, Review Process
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Research, the faculty Conflict of Interest Committee is responsible for the review, assessment, approval, and management of all financial disclosures related to research projects at UC Berkeley.

State of California
State of California law requires disclosure of financial interest in the sponsor of a research project; the donor of a research gift; and, under certain circumstances, the provider of materials under a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) when that sponsor, donor, or provider is a non-governmental source.

State Forms:
  PI's Statement of Economic Interests (State of California Form 700-U) (PDF) NEW
  Addendum to Statement of Economic Interests: PDF / Word (700-UA)
  Compliance Information Form for Research Gifts: PDF / Word

Federal Financial Disclosure
Applicants to the National Science Foundation and Public Health Service agencies (including the National Institutes of Health) must disclose project-related financial interests for themselves and all other project investigators at the proposal submission stage. This requirement also applies to subcontracts from PHS/NIH or NSF or to other agencies that have adopted the federal requirements (American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, International Vaccine Institute, UC Discovery Grants, UCOP Special Research Programs).

Federal Forms:
Conflict of Interest Checklist (PRF Addendum): PDF / Word
Federal Financial Disclosure Form: PDF / Word

Human Subjects
Individuals who have independent roles in projects and who are responsible for the design, analysis, conduct, or reporting of the results of research performed (or to be performed) under a human subjects protocol must disclose whether or not they have a financial interest in or association with the sponsor or the company supplying the materials, drugs, or devices for the project.

Human Subjects Forms:
CPHS Checklist for Financial Conflict of Interest: Human Subject Studies: PDF / Word
Human Subjects Financial Conflict of Interest Form: PDF / Word

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