Certified Research Administrator Practice Exam

An institution is required to file a Disclosure Statement (DS-2) if annual sponsored research totals:

1. $20 Million or greater

2. $25 Million or greater

3. $30 Million or greater

4. $35 Million or greater

The correct answer is: $25 Million or greater

The requirement to file a Disclosure Statement (DS-2) is linked to the annual total of sponsored research funding received by an institution. When annual sponsored research totals reach or exceed $25 million, it triggers the obligation to submit this disclosure. The DS-2 form is used to report financial disclosures related to research, particularly to maintain transparency and integrity in the research environment. This threshold is established to ensure that institutions managing larger sums of research funding are held accountable in terms of reporting and compliance with regulations concerning financial conflicts of interest and disclosure of financial interests. Institutions that surpass this benchmark are required to disclose relevant information to federal agencies, thereby enhancing oversight and maintaining public trust in research activities.