Archives: Announcements

Published April 15, 2025, via Research News On Thursday, April 3, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced an increase to the salary cap for Executive Level II, raising the limit to $225,700, effective January 1, 2025. This change applies to NIH grants, cooperative agreements, and extramural research and development contracts. The salary limitation applies […]

Published April 3, 2025, via Research News On March 28, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) posted NOT-OD-25-081: Protecting Human Genomic Data when Developing Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools and Applications. This notice indicates that while artificial intelligence (AI) tools and applications are significantly advancing biomedical research, the NIH encourages the research community to stay mindful of […]

Published March 26, 2025, via Research News WashU’s Responsible of Research (RCR) Education policy has been updated to align with new regulatory requirements. In addition, the online RCR education has been combined into one newly redesigned course that includes research security training being mandated by federal funding agencies.  Major updates Online training updates DOE requirements Questions?Contact orie@wustl.edu or rei@wusm.wustl.edu. 

Published March 26, 2025, via Research News The NIH has postponed requiring the use of SciENcv Common forms to complete all Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support documents. A new date has not yet been announced. Continue using the current NIH Biosketch and Other Support format pages for applications, Just-in-Time (JIT) and RPPRs. You […]

Published March 19, 2025, via Research News For NIH applications due on or after May 25, 2025, faculty are required to use SciENcv Common Forms to complete all Biographical Sketch, Biographical Sketch Supplement, and Current and Pending (Other) Support documents. Submissions through May 24, 2025, must continue to use the current NIH Biosketch and Other Support format pages. […]

Published March 14, 2025, via Research News We continue to monitor the active bills in congress but recognize that the Federal government may shutdown beginning on Friday, March 14, 2025. The following information is general guidance as to what WashU researchers and their support teams should expect during a potential shutdown if they are funded by […]

Published March 6, 2025, via Research News We have recently learned that some email correspondence from federal agencies has bypassed normal communication channels and been sent directly to investigators. Examples include termination notices, intent to terminate letters, stop work orders and requests to certify compliance with the recent executive orders. All communications regarding the status of […]

Published February 17, 2025, via Research News GCP @ FLTCTuesday, March 18, 202512 – 1:30 p.m.FLTC – Connor AuditoriumBring a sack lunch –  no food/beverage provided Register for FLTC Session GCP via ZoomWednesday, March 19, 20257 – 8:30 a.m.Live via ZoomZoom link emailed 1 day before training Register for Zoom Session Presentation by Human Research Quality Assurance Program, Office […]

Published February 11, 2025, via Research News Dear Research Admin Community, We recognize that the guidance coming out of the federal government has been confusing and rapidly changing. The recent guidance (NOT-OD-25-068) from the NIH cutting F&A to 15% has prompted multiple lawsuits. As of midnight, February 10th, a nationwide temporary restraining order (TRO) has been issued by […]

February 6, 2025 Two U.S. District Court judges have issued temporary restraining orders that prevent federal agencies from taking any action against awards or obligations based on the Office of Management and Budget Memo and the President’s Executive Orders. As always, agencies may pause awards or obligations provided the action complies with the terms and […]