Research center and institutional proposals present unique challenges for researchers. The Vice Chancellor for Research and Deans work together to recruit and encourage appropriate faculty members long before the program deadline is announced, recognizing that successful center proposals take many months or longer to prepare. NSF Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program Review Process A standing […]
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Find New Investigator Awards
Recruitment of Prospective Applicants The Vice Chancellor for Research and Deans will work together to raise awareness of these awards and communicate their importance to faculty development, prestige, and institutional reputation. Identifying a winning candidate to represent WUSTL begins well before the review/adjudication process. To enable sufficient time for internal application, adjudication, and mentoring, Washington […]
Prepare for an Audit
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Institutional Review Board Membership Letter
RMS: Research Management System
Conflict of Interest (COI), Proposal Development (PD), Proposal Tracking (PT), Award Tracking (AT), SPIN modules RMS System Support Technical issues Policy-driven questions Contact OSRS: RMS-OSRS@wustl.edu Contact the IT Help Desk: 314-935-5707 COI Module: Ask COI at 314-747-4181 or coi@wustl.edu PD/PT Modules: Contact your grant analyst or post in the RMS Teams Channel (within the Research […]
Navigate Material Transfer Agreements
For information on navigating Material Transfer Agreements, see the Office of Technology Management’s website.
Carryforward Request Letter
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Navigate Federal Contracts at the Post-Award State
Financial All federal contracts are set up in Sponsored Project Accounting (SPA) funds and follow normal post-award processing through OSRS/SPA. Federal F&A rates will apply. Contracting Officer’s Authorizations (COAs) After a federal contract is fully executed, there may be a need to request permission from the federal Contract Officer for certain activities. Requirements for prior […]
Navigate Federal Contracts at the Award State
General Award Process Overview FAR Contracts always require at least some negotiation before an award can be accepted by the University. JROC will perform a comprehensive review of the award, including the terms and conditions incorporated by reference to specific FAR clauses. Unlike a grant which is often complete upon receipt, the time it takes […]
Navigate Federal Contracts at the Pre-Award State
General Proposal Process Overview All proposals submitted to external funding agencies for sponsored research projects by University personnel must be reviewed and approved by the Office of Sponsored Research Services (OSRS). To assist in this process, the Joint Research Office for Contracts (JROC) is responsible for reviewing the terms that are contained in a solicitation for […]