Conflicts of Interest (COI)

Important: REG 01.25.01 Update

REG 01.25.01 – Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment was revised on Aug. 20, 2024. The COI office is working to update its online disclosure forms in the RED system to align with the revised regulation. Existing COI procedures remain in effect until the updates to RED have been implemented. Please direct any questions to COI-Support@ncsu.edu.

Summary of Changes

The Conflict of Interest Office serves a crucial role in providing support to the NC State community by facilitating comprehension of federal and state regulations and the implementation of optimal strategies for the management of potential conflicts arising from engagements with industry partners and participation in entrepreneurial endeavors.

Financial Interest Disclosure

Annual Financial Interest disclosure related to University Employment Responsibilities is required by all Faculty, Exempt Professional Staff (EPS), and any individual, regardless of employment type or status, serving as Senior/Key Personnel responsible for the design, conduct, or reporting of research at NC State.

External Professional Activities Disclosure

Disclosure and approval of Paid and Unpaid Activities related to University Employment Responsibilities is required by all Faculty and Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) prior to engaging in External Professional Activities.

Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs (FTRP)

The United States government defines FTRPs as efforts “organized, managed, or funded by a foreign government, or a foreign government instrumentality or entity, to recruit science and technology professionals or students.”

Conflicts in Research

NC State has additional responsibilities to review and manage individual conflicts that may impact the conduct of research. This page addresses sponsor requirements for senior/key personnel and Institutional responsibilities.

Organizational Conflict of Interest

Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCOI) reviews are assessments required by sponsors for certain funded research or contractual scenarios to determine any overlap in the University’s activities.

Saloni Vahia

Director, COI

ssvahia@ncsu.edu

Jennise Belizaire

RCR Administrator

jbeliza@ncsu.edu