NIST SP 800-171 Compliance for Controlled-Access Data Security

Background NIH policy states that new and renewal data use requests to access controlled-access data stored in any of the NIH controlled access data repositories (CADRs) must protect data in an environment compliant with NIST SP 800-171 “Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations.” NIST SP 800-171 provides 110 security controls organized […]

Department of Justice (DOJ) Final Rule Relating to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data

The U.S. Department of Justice issued a Final Rule, effective April 8, 2025, implementing Executive Order 14117, Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern.  The DOJ Final Rule restricts, and in some cases prohibits, the transfer of large quantities of Americans’ sensitive personal and government-related […]

Current and Pending (Other) Support Policy

Effective: October 1, 2025 Most federal sponsors require information about other support available to senior/key personnel. This information is disclosed on the Current and Pending (Other) Support document. Sponsors request this information to evaluate project personnel’s capacity to perform the project, and to confirm that there is no scientific, budgetary, or commitment overlap. Current and […]

Transferring Sponsored Research to WashU – Faculty Guide

Welcome to Washington University in St. Louis! Transferring research is a lengthy, involved process that works best when the research administrators from both institutions work together with the PI. Please share this guidance with your research administrators at your current institution. Your WashU department administrator is working on adding you to our system to generate […]

Transferring Sponsored Research to WashU – Admin Guide

A faculty member transferring research to WashU can be a lengthy, nuanced process. As early as possible, begin the process of working with the faculty member’s outgoing institution to gather information. Identify key contacts (department and central staff) at the PI’s outgoing institution who can assist in the transition.  Review the faculty guidance and direct […]

Prepare for NIH Moving to Common Forms

NIH Biographical Sketch & Other Support Common Form Requirement The NIH is currently previewing the SciENcv Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support documents. It is anticipated that the official version of these forms will become available in November 2025. You must continue to use the current version of the forms […]

Distinguish Between Financial Support and a Gift

Situation A An individual pledges to donate $1 million each year for the next 5 years to an institution to support an investigator’s research on a disease (such as Parkinson’s disease). There is a written request (such as an email, letter, or other document) that asks the institution to provide the donor with periodic written […]