Welcome to Weill Cornell's Conflicts Management Program web page. On this page, you will find information to assist you in understanding the meaning of the terms "conflict of interest" and "conflict of commitment". We also provide information concerning the requirements of the University and federal policies regarding conflicts.

Annual Survey Statement of External Financial Interests and External Time Commitments

Every Weill Cornell Medical College employee is required to complete the Annual Survey Statement of External Financial Interests and External Time Commitments Survey. If you do not have any financial interests that require reporting, completion of the Annual Survey will serve as assurance that you have no potential financial conflicts of interest.

Annual Surveys: Frequently Asked Questions

Go to the Annual Survey Statement Page

Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy and Instructions for Annual Survey Booklet

This booklet contains:

• the Conflicts Policy for the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College and Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University, which states, in part, that "Full Survey of the circumstances surrounding a real or potential conflict should be made prior to making the commitment or initiating the activity which poses the possible conflict." In other words, report any current or prior commitments and if there are any changes or amendments, please report them as they occur.
• a summary of applicable Federal Regulations relating to conflict of interest in research supported by the Public Health Service (including NIH and NSF)
• instructions for the annual Survey survey

Download the Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy and Instructions for Annual Survey Booklet

NIH Tutorial on Financial Conflict of Interest

The NIH's financial conflict of interest (FCOI) requirements are applicable to all Institutions that apply for NIH research funding. Proper stewardship of Federal funds includes ensuring objectivity of results by protecting Federally-funded research from compromise by FCOI. It is essential that all NIH-funded Investigators are fully aware of their obligations under the FCOI regulation (42 CFR Part 50, Subpart F). The NIH developed a Web-based tutorial which reviews the requirements of, and the Institutional and Investigator responsibilities for compliance with, the regulation. The tutorial is designed for use by individuals who are responsible for the design, conduct or reporting of NIH-supported research. All NIH-funded WCMC investigators are encouraged to complete the tutorial by going to NIH's Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) Tutorial.

If you have any further questions regarding applicable policies or required Surveys, contact our office.