My wife will help work on my research this year, and I plan to pay several months of her salary using grant funds. Do my proposed budget and budget justification constitute adequate notification?
No. You must also fill out a Family Relationship Disclosure form and a Significant Financial Disclosure form and submit both forms with your blue sheet, following this procedure.
Conflicting Financial Interest Policy
In accordance with Federal regulations, the College has a responsibility to manage, reduce, or eliminate any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may be presented by a financial interest of an investigator. Thus, College policy requires that investigators disclose any significant financial interest that may reasonably appear to be affected by sponsored projects.
Policies and Procedures
Grant-seeking at Middlebury must follow College policies and procedures. Follow these links to learn more.