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Disclose to Propose

To ensure all University researchers are in compliance with the “disclose to propose” requirement, effective October 1, 2025, any proposals where the researcher does not have a current inTERP disclosure will be placed on COI Hold and will not be submitted by ORA. A proposal deadline will not negate this requirement.  Holds will only be lifted upon disclosure completion or with a formal Dean-requested exception approved by the Vice President for Research.  This will apply to all proposals for all external funding entities.  While some funding agencies already have a ”disclose to propose” mandate in place, requiring this of all proposals is critical to ensuring consistent implementation of this requirement.       

                                     The inTegrated External Relationship Portal (inTERP)

This system consists of two sections: (1) Conflict of Commitment, and (2) Conflict of Interest.  See recent communications from VPR regarding inTERP 

What is it?

This system is designed to enhance and streamline reporting and managing Conflict of Interest (COI) and Commitment (COC) by integrating the functionalities of three existing UMD systems:

  • the Outside Professional Activities (OPA) reporting system
  • the current COI Disclosure System (KCOI)
  • the Office of Faculty Affairs Consulting MOU system.

inTERP provides a single site where all outside activities are disclosed, reviewed, and dispositioned in a centralized system-of-record. This consolidation will not only reduce the administrative burden of faculty and staff but improve the accuracy and accessibility of COI and COC records required by funding agencies.

Who needs to disclose?

All University Employees and/or GRAs are required to submit and maintain an updated disclosure of all their Outside Professional Activities and significant financial interests, as well as those of their family members. This disclosure must be updated within 30 days of any major changes in their external interests or finances and at the time of proposal submission.

How does it work?

The Disclosure Form will have additional sections or questions depending on your answers. Please make sure to answer all main and follow-up questions when filling out your disclosure. If you need to leave the form and come back later, your progress can be saved, just remember to click the "Save" button.

How to Disclose?

1. Brand New Disclosure

  • Log onto the University’s inTERP Disclosure system.
  • Click “Create Form” and begin entering information regarding your Outside Professional Activities.
  • The Disclosure Office has created an inTERP Guide for how to complete and submit your initial inTERP Disclosure.

2. Disclosure Submitted - In Progress

  • If your Disclosure has been submitted and is routing through the review process, please contact interp@umd.edu and request that your Disclosure be sent back so that you can make updates.
  • Once the Disclosure is returned, you will receive an email from which you can click on to access the Disclosure to edit as needed.

3. Disclosure Submitted - Complete

  • If your initial Disclosure has been completed and dispositioned, please follow the instructions to create a new version.

If you encounter technical issues, contact interp@umd.edu for assistance.

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Following submission, the completed Disclosure Form may be reviewed by your Unit Head, the COI Office and/or committee, Research Security Office, UM Ventures, and/or the Office of Faculty Affairs based on your answers in the disclosure form. If additional action is required after the review of your disclosure, you will be contacted directly by the COI Office.

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