Participation in external professional and commercial activities enhances the academic and research mission of the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC). These engagements contribute valuable knowledge to teaching and scholarship, foster research opportunities, and build collaborative relationships that benefit the University community.
At the same time, UMKC recognizes that such activities may give rise to real or perceived conflicts of interest. As a public institution and steward of public trust, UMKC is committed to transparency in identifying, disclosing, and managing potential conflicts to ensure they do not compromise the integrity of our students, faculty, or staff, or the mission of the University.
All employees of the University of Missouri System are subject to the requirements within the Collected Rules and Regulations. It is the obligation of all University employees, regardless of position or length of employment, to self disclose any outside employment or business activities and interests that could interfere with the employee's regular duties or represent a conflict of interest (Collected Rules and Regulations, Section 330.015.D).
All faculty and exempt staff have the additional requirement to disclose any consulting activities outside the university on an annual basis (Collected Rules and Regulations, Section 330.015.E).
To disclose, go to eCompliance and complete Conflict of Interest/Conflict of Commitment Disclosure Form.
Link to eCompliance UMKC Investigator Training Requirements
Federal regulations and UM System Collected Rules require each investigator to complete training prior to engaging in research related to a grant or contract. Training must be renewed every four (4) years; and shall complete training immediately if (a) there is a change in this policy that affects investigator requirements, (b) the investigator is new to the University, or (c) the University finds the investigator noncompliant with this policy or management plan created pursuant to this policy.
To complete your CITI COI Training using your UMKC SSO go here.
For questions about the policy or the disclosure process please contact the Conflict of Interest Office at umkccoioffice@umkc.edu
