Effective: 03/31/2025Last revised: 12/9/2025 Many federal agencies require research security training for applicants and awarded researchers. This mandate originates from the National Security Presidential Memo-33 (2021) and the CHIPs and Science Act (2022). Research Security Training is an integral component of a Research Security Program. The goal is to raise awareness and ensure that risks […]
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Biosketch
Reporting Requirements Biographical Sketches should include international affiliations, such as paid/unpaid appointments, positions, or honors with non U.S. academic institutions. This could include teaching courses or regular student advisory activities. Questions Biosketch requirements: Office of Sponsored Research Services, researchgrants@wusm.wustl.edu or 314.747.4134. Information on Foreign Talent Programs: askCOI Team, COI@wustl.edu or 314.747.4181.
Restricted Party Screenings
Restricted Party Screenings are necessary to identify individuals or entities that are barred or otherwise restricted from entering into certain types of transactions with U.S. persons. Contact Export Controls or use a publicly available Consolidated Screening List to complete screenings. Any activities or engagement with entities, programs, or persons on the U.S. Government’s: a) Denied […]
Disclosing External Professional Activities and Interests to WashU
External Professional Activities and Interests External Professional Activities associated with any international entity (government, non-profit, for-profit, university/academic), must be disclosed to the University, per the Washington University External Professional Activities Policy and Research COI Policy via the External Professional Activities Disclosure, with some activities also requiring Prior Approval before they may be initiated. External Professional Activities encompass any activities or […]
NIH Foreign Component Reporting
NIH has specific requirements regarding the reporting of foreign components, see below for details. However, many federal funding agencies may require some type of reporting for foreign collaborations associated with the grant. The best practice is to review the specific agency requirements and, when in doubt, contact your program officer. NIH Under NIH’s Grants Policy […]
Establishing an Internal Service Provider Form
Fill out this form to establish an Internal Service Provider (ISP).
Workday Learning Transition from Learn@Work
Research-related trainings transitioned from Learn@Work to Workday Learning on April 27, 2026. General information about Workday Learning is available on the Workday Learning for Learners reference guide. Info sessions: Preparing for Workday LearningThis session provided a general overview of the transition and how research training functions in Workday Learning. Recording from April 14Presentation slides Reporting […]
Guidance on Contingent Workers and Non-appointees on IACUC Protocols
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Wiring Instructions for Sponsored Research Payments
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NSF Proposal Application Checklist
The NSF Proposal Application Checklist outlines the unique elements required for NSF proposals, emphasizing sponsor-specific documents, attachments and logins required for Senior/Key Personnel.