Archives: Announcements

Published September 30, 2025, via Research News The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Extramural Loan Repayment Programs (LRP) application cycle opened Sunday, September 1, 2025, and will close on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Please see this procedures document for important information regarding the LRP process and obtaining approval from the Office of Sponsored Research Services (OSRS). The NIH […]

Published September 26, 2025, via Research News We continue to monitor the active bills in congress and recognize that the Federal government may shutdown beginning on Wednesday, October 1, 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 September 25, 2025, via Research News Senior/key personnel on most federal awards and proposals are required to disclose sources of financial or in-kind support via the Current and Pending (Other) Support document. This formal disclosure document is submitted to sponsors during proposal submission, Just-in-Time (JIT), or annual progress reporting. While sponsors publish their own disclosure […]

Published September 25, 2025, via Research News September 25, 2025 The National Research Administrator Day is September 25. Please join me in showing thanks and appreciation for the diligent and dedicated efforts of the many highly specialized research administrators at WashU. Research administrators play a critical role in WashU’s research enterprise. They support research at pre- […]

Published September 23, 2025, via Research News Two new webpages are now available to assist in the process of transferring research to WashU. One page is faculty-focused and the other has details for WashU admins assisting with the transition.  The faculty page includes steps on The administrator page includes information on

Published September 17, 2025, via Research News In order to comply with WashU policies as well as any applicable funding agency requirements, all external academic, institutional, or organizational appointments must be reported as required by the External Professional Activities (EPA) Policy, regardless of your engagement in research. This requirement encompasses any paid or unpaid appointments, including affiliations, […]

Published September 16, 2025, via Research News Dear Faculty and Research Administrators, Our Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA) team is experiencing some delays in award setup, and I want to acknowledge this openly. We recognize how critical timely award activation is to your research programs, and we regret the inconvenience these delays may cause. We are currently […]

Published September 15, 2025, via Research News Today marks the beginning of National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) 2025, a time to recognize the outstanding contributions of postdoctoral appointees across WashU. Nearly 1,000 postdocs advance research, mentor students, and strengthen our academic community. Their work drives progress across disciplines and has a lasting impact locally and globally. We are […]

Published September 15, 2025, via Research News The National Science Foundation has new research security training requirements set to go into effect on October 10, 2025.  Training required before proposal submission Additional guidance Reminder: Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs (requirements in effect)

Published September 12, 2025, via Research News On September 12, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued NOT-OD-25-155: New Application Structure for NIH-Funded International Collaborations. As referenced in NOT-OD-25-104, NIH recognized that current application and award structures for subawards have failed to meet federal reporting and oversight needs. Therefore, NIH has announced it will no longer be […]