Education and Training Policy Term Definition


A. Each Covered Individual must acknowledge annually that the individual is aware of and has read this policy and is aware of the Covered Individual’s responsibilities regarding disclosure of Significant Financial Interests and of applicable federal and state regulations and institutional and UT System policies.

B. A Covered Individual must complete training in regard to this policy and applicable policies, regulations, and laws before engaging in research at the institution and at least once every four (4) years thereafter. A Covered Individual who is new to UTMB must complete the training before engaging in research at the institution or provide evidence of having completed the training at another institution of The University of Texas System within the last four (4) years. A Covered Individual must complete the training immediately if the institution finds that the individual is not in compliance with this policy or the individual’s management plan, or if the institution revises this policy in a manner that affects the individual’s duties. Failure to complete the required training may result in the withholding of access to funds related to federally-funded or other sponsored research activities until such time as the Covered Individual completes the required disclosure.

C. The Conflicts of Interest Office within Research Services, in conjunction with the Office of Institutional Compliance, is responsible for ensuring that appropriate faculty, staff, trainees, and other persons participate in training in regard to this policy and applicable laws.