Disclosures

Researchers are now required to disclose all sources of research funding support in their federal proposal submissions.

This includes the following:

• Current and Pending (Other) Support
• Research Gifts including In-Kind Gifts
• Consulting Activities, whether they are paid or unpaid as noted in the UMD Consulting Policy

As of November 1, 2023, The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Research Security Subcommittee released common disclosure forms for the Biographical Sketch and Current & Pending (Other) Support:

• NSTC Research Security Subcommittee NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance Disclosure Requirements & Standardization
  • Common Form for Biographical Sketch
  • Common Form for Current & Pending (Other) Support Information
  • Definitions
  • NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance Pre- and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support (*Coming Soon)

In addition to disclosing these activities in all federal proposal submissions, they must first be disclosed in the University's Kuali Conflict of Interest (KCOI) Disclosure system to abide by the University's Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment Policy.