Here and Next Research Seed Grant Awards, Spring 2025

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 […]

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 Confidentiality As a reviewer, you cannot use or share the unpublished information you are reviewing in any way.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 […]