The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued Interim Conflict of Interest Policy Requirements, which will affect DOE Awards issued to proposals submitted on or after 12/20/2021. The interim policy is designed to mirror the PHS (NIH) COI regulations. Key requirements from the DOE interim policy:
- In addition to PIs and Co-Is, Key Persons will be required to complete proposal certifications in KC at proposal stage.
- PI, Co-I’s and Key Persons will be required to complete COI disclosure and COI training before funds can be expended at award stage.
The COI office will be reaching out to affected PIs, Co-Is and key persons, and their Administrative Officers with detailed instructions on how to comply.
Please note that this an Interim Policy. More detailed information will be provided as it becomes available. For policy-related questions, please contact coi-help@mit.edu; issues encountered during the proposal or award process should be directed to your RAS contract administrator.