The NIH has had a longstanding interest in objectivity in research and financial conflict of interest. We have initiated this web site to provide information on this important topic. We will continue to add to and update this web site. Readers are encouraged to check back periodically.

General Conflict of Interest Information:

• NIH Guide Notice (02/10/2003) - Publication of "Financial Conflict Of Interest - Objectivity in Research: Institutional Policy Review".



• Conflict of Interest Workshop Summary (09/30/2002) - (MS Word or PDF) - A workshop on conflict of interest was held on the NIH campus on September 30, 2002.



• Conflict of Interest Information Resources (07/18/2002) - Listing of Conflict of Interest Information Resources Available on the Web.



• NIH Review of Financial Conflict of Interest Policies of Grantee Institutions (07/18/2002) - Information on NIH's review of Financial Conflict of Interest: Objectivity in Research policies provided by 300 institutions.



• Conflict of Interest Requirements for Grantees

Conflict Of Interest, Confidentiality And Non Disclosure Rules For NIH Peer Reviewers:

• Information For Reviewers Of Grant Applications And R&D; Contract Proposals - (PDF or MS Word)



• NIH Pre-Review Certification Form - (PDF or MS Word)



• NIH Post-Review Certification Form - (PDF or MS Word)