Archives: Announcements

Published December 23, 2025, via Research News An updated version of the RMS PD PT User Guide has been published and is available via Box. Some highlights of the recent updates include: WU Initial Setup, WU Additional Setup, Other Support and Abstract, Research Administrator web resources, and more. Updates to this guide are maintained by the Office of […]

Published December 22, 2025, via Research News The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) recently upgraded the search functionality on research.washu.edu. The search function can be the fastest way to find what you need among the wealth of information available on the website. Other key websites included in research.washu.edu search results: Search results can be […]

Published December 18, 2025, via Research News On December 2, 2025, NIH issued NOT-OD-26-018. NIH will require faculty to use SciENcv Common Forms to complete all Biographical Sketch, Biographical Sketch Supplement, and Current and Pending (Other) Support documents for due dates on or after January 25, 2026. The official forms are expected to be available in SciENcv the […]

Published December 9, 2025, via Research News The Research Management System (RMS) upgrade was successfully implemented into the RMS Production environment on Monday, December 15, 2025. Before accessing RMS, please clear your cache. Instructions can be found on the RMS webpage under “RMS Troubleshooting.” It is important to clear cache for “all time” and not just for […]

Published December 9, 2025, via Research News On December 3, 2025, NIH updated their requirements related to Letters of Intent and Unsolicited Applications Requesting $500,000 or More in Direct Costs. Letters of Intent Effective immediately NIH will no longer request or accept Letters of Intent (LOIs) as part of the application process. NIH has occasionally requested LOIs […]

Published December 8, 2025, via Research News The Research Management System (RMS) upgrade is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025. Users will not be allowed to access RMS after 4 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025. All RMS activity required for applications that are due December 12-14 must be completed by […]

Published December 1, 2025, via Research News The Research Management System (RMS) upgrade is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025. Users will not be allowed to access RMS after 4 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025. All RMS activity required for applications that are due December 12-14 must be completed by […]

Published November 20, 2025, via Research News The Research Management System (RMS) upgrade is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025. Users will not be allowed to access RMS after 4 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025. All RMS activity required for applications that are due December 12-14 must be completed by […]

Published November 19, 2025, via Research News As a follow-up to September 30, 2025 Research News, NIH extended the Loan Repayment Program (LRP) application deadline to December 4, 2025.   LRP applicants should continue to list Tanya Sawyer as the IBO and CHITWN62208 should be listed as Tanya’s eRA Commons ID. The procedures document in the October 30, 2025 Research News has been updated to […]

Published November 10, 2025, via Research News On November 14, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued NOT-OD-26-005: Interim Guidance on Reopening of NIH Extramural Activities. Although the notice states NIH will reschedule all October and November grant application deadlines, WashU advises applicants to not take any action at this time if they submitted applications during the shutdown […]