The University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) Conflict of Interest Office is the University’s designated office for the management of financial conflicts of interest in research. As UMB employees, disclosure of certain financial interests are required before engaging in certain professional activities, in compliance with the State of Maryland Public Ethics Law, U.S. Public Health Service Federal Regulations and Campus Policies.
The UMB CoI Office should be contacted promptly to ensure proper reviews and approvals are in place. The CoI Office, in adhering to the University’s Core Values, works to ensure compliance with CoI requirements by promoting respect and integrity while supporting education, research, clinical care and service.
Please contact the CoI Office concerning external financial relationships. Select this link to learn more about CoI requirements under the state public ethics law.
PHS funded researchers are required to complete disclosure and training. Select this link to learn more and to see a list of PHS agencies.
PHS funded researchers are required to complete training on PHS regulations. Select this link to learn more and to complete the CITI training module.
This policy addresses real and perceived conflicts of interest resulting from the financial interests of the University as an institution or of its senior leadership. Select this link to learn more and to submit ICOI disclosures.
Have questions for the CoI Office? Please contact a member of the CoI Team or select this link to send an email to the CoI Office at disclosure@umaryland.edu