Office of Research Support and Development

Sponsors Requiring PHS COI Compliance

Federal agencies and organizations that follow PHS Financial Conflict of Interest regulations

Certain federal agencies and non‑profit organizations require Conflict of Interest (COI) review and management for research and sponsored projects, even when no disclosed outside activity has been identified as related to the project.

These sponsors follow the Public Health Service (PHS) Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) regulations, which serve as their COI policy standard. When research is sponsored by one of these agencies or organizations — either directly or through a subaward — PHS COI disclosure, review, and management requirements apply.

This information is intended to assist investigators and project staff at The University of Southern Mississippi in identifying when outside interest disclosures and COI review may be required for proposals and awards. This list is provided as a general reference; investigators should always review sponsor‑specific award terms and conditions to confirm applicable conflict of interest requirements.

For questions about COI policies, outside interest disclosure requirements for USM,  and USM's COI review and management processes, email Research%20Security.