AY 2022-2023 annual Outside Activities disclosure in UIC Research

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Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to inform you that the annual Outside Activities disclosure reporting for non-University activities, formerly the report of non-university activities (RNUA) process, will utilize UIC Research–COI which rolled out successfully earlier this summer. The annual disclosure process is required by Illinois state law and university statutes and policies, so it is very important that you complete your disclosures and pre-approval requests as directed. You should receive an automated notification today from UIC Research–COI indicating that action is required if you need to complete or update your disclosure.

Academic staff are required to make a full disclosure of all Outside Activities including affiliations, appointments and financial interests that occurred over the last academic year August 16, 2021, to August 15, 2022. You are also required to request pre-approval for new activities prior to engaging in the activities. You must update your Disclosure Profile in UIC Research–COI by Monday, October 10, 2022, and as needed throughout the year. You also must submit Pre-Approval Requests in UIC Research–COI for any activities not previously approved prior to engaging in the activities.

You are encouraged to attend online training and office hours to familiarize yourself with UIC Research–COI and understand the disclosure requirements. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research issued guidance for Outside Activities disclosures, and you are reminded to review the guidance before completing your Disclosure Profile.

Physicians and Advanced Practice Medical Providers should also review the CMS Open Payment Database. Your disclosures of non-University activities submitted through UIC Research–COI must be consistent with the information reported in the CMS Open Payments Database.

The University Policy on Conflict of Commitment and Interest can be found online.

Please contact the UIC Conflict of Commitment and Interest Office at COI@uic.edu or 312-996-3642, if you have any questions. Thank you very much for participating in the disclosure process and ensuring that UIC complies with Illinois state law, federal regulations and our university statutes and policies.

Sincerely,

Joanna Groden, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor for Research