COI training is mandatory for all individuals involved in the design, conduct, reporting or purpose of research on any sponsored project, regardless of the sponsor.
How to complete COI training
Training platform: CITI training (access it here).
Time commitment: Less than 1 hour.
Validity: 4 years.
View login and enrollment instructions here.
- Log in to the CITI training platform.
- Select “My courses.”
- Select “View courses.”
- Scroll and select “Add a course.”
- Checkmark “Conflicts of Interest (COI)” and “Next.”
- Select “Start now.”
- Complete the training and pass the quiz — your completion will be automatically recorded in ASU’s system.
What the training covers
The COI training is designed to reach all ASU researchers. Some content may not apply to everyone, such as specific PHS (Public Health Service) and DOE (Department of Energy) COI requirements. The third module is ASU-specific and covers:
- Federal, State of Arizona, and ASU COI policies.
- Institutional disclosure requirements.
Additional training requirements
PHS and DOE-funded research
If your research is funded by PHS, DOE, or sponsors that follow PHS COI regulations, you must complete COI training:
- Before starting the research.
- Every 4 years while engaged in the research.
By completing the ASU-required CITI COI training, you fulfill this requirement.
When additional training is required
You must complete additional COI training if:
Policy changes – A conflict of interest policy update affects researcher responsibilities.
New investigator – You are new to ASU.
Non-compliance – You have been found non-compliant with:
- ASU’s financial conflict of interest policy, or
- An established conflict of interest management plan.
For any questions, contact [email protected].