You are a scientist? Maybe you never worked in a university as a full time employee? Faculty are required to report outside jobs, see: https://provost.harvard.

You are a scientist? Maybe you never worked in a university as a full time employee? Faculty are required to report outside jobs, see: https://provost.harvard.edu/statement-outside-activities-holders-academic-appointments https://provost.harvard.edu/statement-outside-activities-hol... Do you know when you accept big grant you also must follow similar rules? Yes, you can collaborate in science, but you do not live in a vacuum, scientists also need to follow the rules of a society.