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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 […]

Published February 3, 2025, via Research News In the current climate of quickly changing Executive Orders and federal guidance regarding grant funding, it is important to understand the administrative process involved in covering grant expenditures and how new federal updates may impact your research.  The federal government directs how money can be spent. If the federal […]

Published January 31, 2025, via Research News The Research Analytics team in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is excited to announce the launch of an evolving suite of dashboards designed to provide deep insights into Sponsored Research activities at WashU. These tools aim to empower faculty and staff with data-driven insights to support […]

Published January 28, 2025, via Research News Dear colleagues, We continue to work as quickly as possible to review the new administration’s Executive Orders. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum, issued yesterday, “Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance,” directs federal agencies to “temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement […]

Published January 28, 2025, via Research News Resources for Effective Research Management Recordings and slides are now available on Box (WUSTL key required) for the 2025 Researcher Forum. This event provided faculty with information about the wealth of tools and resources available to them at Washington University. For more information, please visit the Researcher Forum website. Questions?Contact Research […]

Published January 27, 2025, 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 to […]

Published January 24, 2025, via Research News WashU is closely monitoring the release of Presidential Executive Orders. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) has published a Federal Research Updates webpage to house information about how Executive Orders may impact federal agencies and their sponsored research. This webpage will be updated as additional guidance is made […]