Policy document:  An up-to-date copy of this Policy must be posted on the RFMH Corporate website.

Investigator FCOI:
Prior to expending any funds under a PHS-funded research project, RFMH will ensure public accessibility by responding in writing within 5 business days to any person or entity who submits a written request for information about a Significant Financial Interest that meets all of the following criteria:

1. The SFI was disclosed and is still held by the senior/key personnel,
2. The SFI is related to PHS-funded research, and
3. The SFI is a FCOI.

The information made available must include: the Investigator’s name; the Investigator’s title and role with respect to the research project; the name of the entity in which the SFI is held; the nature of the SFI; and the approximate dollar value of the SFI or a statement that the interest is one whose value cannot be readily determined through reference to public prices or other reasonable measures of fair market value.  Reports of dollar values may be made in ranges ($0 – $4,999, $5,000 - $9,999, $10,000 - $19,999, amounts between $20,000- $100,000 by increments of $20,000; amounts above $100,000 by increments of $50,000.

Written responses must note that the information provided is current as of the date listed and is subject to updates on at least an annual basis and within 60 days of RFMH’s identification of a new FCOI, which should be requested subsequently by the requestor.

Information regarding FCOIs and made available on request shall remain available for at least 3 years from the date that the information was most recently updated.