The Research Development Office within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) is pleased to announce the awardees from the Fall 2024 semester through the Here and Next Seed Grant Program. The program’s broad goal is to encourage novel, innovative interdisciplinary research excellence amongst Washington University researchers on both the Medical School and […]
NASA: Grants Policy and Compliance
RPPR Instruction Guide from NIH (PDF)
NIH and Other PHS Agency Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) Instruction Guide (PDF)
Global Collaborations
WashU’s international collaborations take many forms. To help advance successful partnerships, WashU Global provides resources to support common issues that arise during faculty and student global engagement. Featured resources from WashU Global
Epic Research: Displaying Research Studies in MyChart
Published May 16, 2025, via Research News Research patients may begin seeing more of their research studies in MyChart. As of Sunday, May 18, 2025, all active studies that require a signed informed consent document and are listed on ClinicalTrials.gov or WashU Study Search will be displayed in MyChart. These studies will be displayed in MyChart for patients associated with […]
Disclosing Activities to Sponsors
It is very common for researchers to engage in professional activities outside of WashU. Most of these activities do not present concerns for the university or funding agencies, provided they are properly structured and disclosed. It is important to be fully honest in all disclosures. Even if an activity does not feel relevant to disclose, […]
Ethical Peer Review Practices
Ethical per review requires confidentiality, objectivity, and competence. Confidentiality As a reviewer, you cannot use or share the unpublished information you are reviewing in any way. It is not acceptable to: As a reviewee, it is also important to respect the confidentiality of the peer review processes. You must not contact any potential reviewers related […]
Dealing with Mentoring Challenges and Changes
Throughout the relationship, the mentor and mentee must maintain open and honest communication. This is key to setting realistic expectations, working well together, and reaching goals. Effective communication, and understanding that others may have different communication styles, can prevent many issues from developing. If challenges do arise, talk it through, explain your side, listen to […]
Mentor and Mentee Responsibilities and Behavior
Mentors Responsibilities As a mentor, you are providing a valuable and critical service to others in the research community. While mentees are responsible for determining their goals and plans, mentors have a responsibility to: It is also important for mentors to: Unacceptable behavior Mentors should never: Mentees Responsibilities It is your responsibility to make appropriate […]
Forming and Cultivating a Successful Mentorship
Each mentoring relationship is unique. What makes one relationship successful may not work well for another. Below are general best practices that generally apply to all mentoring relationships. Mentors and mentees must fulfill agreed upon obligations. Mentors should provide the tools for mentees to develop professionally. Mentees should take the initiative to advance their skillset […]