Archives: Announcements

Published August 25, 2026, via Research News The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recently published funding policies and considerations for each NIH Institute, Center, and Office (ICO). These policies are based on NIH’s unified funding strategy and identify key topics that ICOs may consider when making funding decisions.  Investigators should review both NIH-wide policies and the funding policies […]

Published August 24, 2026, via Research News Tuesday, October 6, 20269 a.m. – 4 p.m.Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC) The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) is pleased to invite you to the 2026 Researcher Forum and Expo. Building on the annual Researcher Forum and last year’s Researcher Services and Equipment Expo, this combined event will […]

Published August 19, 2026, via Research News Recently, an increasing number of investigators have contacted the Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) to request if the review of their IRB protocols can be expedited to reach Just-in-Time (JIT) deadlines. The HRPO understands the urgency of these notices. The following information is meant to provide clarifications on the […]

Published August 18, 2026, via Research News This 6 session course provides an introduction to the conduct of human research. Registration is now open! Course will occur via Zoom. Do not enroll if you are not available for all 6 sessions. Please note, the virtual class requires that your webcam be on for the entire course due […]

Published August 10, 2026, via Research News Dear Colleagues, I am writing to share that Dr. Francis Sun, DVM, DACLAM, MBA, will leave WashU effective August 31 to become Assistant Dean and Director of the Animal Resources Program at Wake Forest University.  Since joining WashU in August 2024 as Associate Vice Chancellor for Veterinary Affairs and […]

Published August 3, 2026, via Research News This digest highlights recent announcements and updates issued by federal agencies, but is not comprehensive. Regularly check sponsor websites to see all announcements. The White House July 21, 2026Science: A New Golden Age, a report to the President  OMB – the Office of Management and Budget Proposed Changes to […]

Published July 30, 2026, via Research News Formerly known as PERCSS The Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Seminars will feature presentations on WashU policies and procedures related to the responsible conduct of research (RCR). All members of the WashU community who are actively engaged in research and interested in RCR are welcome to attend. It is […]

Published July 2, 2026, via Research News To improve consistency and reduce the administrative burden on departments, Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA) has implemented a new monthly allocation process that automatically removes unallowable fringe benefits from sponsored awards when required by the terms and conditions of the award. This process went into effect Friday, June 5, 2026, […]

Published July 2, 2026, via Research News WashU is offering a Fellowship Writing Workshop Series for students who plan to apply for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) in October 2026 (due dates are subject to change). Attendees will learn about and practice writing all the relevant elements of a GRFP proposal. The Fellowship Writing Workshop […]

Published June 29, 2026, via Research News The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has new research security training requirements for submissions on or after August 5, 2026. Training required before proposal submission   Training requirements for new individuals after NASA award is issued Certification requirements Additional guidance   Department administrators with reporting access to Workday […]