Designing a quality study, collecting data, and analyzing that data is the foundation of research. Comprehensive documentation of these processes is key to producing rigorous, responsible, and reproducible research. Because research can take years to complete and can go through many refinements, it is important to thoroughly document the entire research record. Documentation is not […]
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Federal Grant Funding Process
The federal government directs how federal sponsors can spend funds. If the federal government changes spending regulations, agencies must comply with the new rules and advise researchers of the changes. Steps to receive federal funding: * Some awards may have different mechanisms for receiving payment from the sponsor.
Award Oversight
There are many requirements that regulate award activities and spending, including: All policies and regulations must be followed. At times, there may be conflicting guidance. In those situations, follow the more specific policy, typically whichever appears nearest the bottom of the oversight triangle below. For example, if the agency guidelines state that there are no […]
SUBSystem
You must use Chrome when accessing SUBS. Other browsers are not supported. System Access To request access email wucontracts@email.wustl.edu requesting access to the subs system and copy your manager. Security access is no longer based on department. All department users have access to all sub-agreement information. Supported Browser Chrome is the only supported browser for SUBS. Using other […]
Determine Available Animal Balance
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Monitoring Guidance and FAQs
See also: COVID-19 Monitoring Guidance Approved: June 24, 2020Administratively Revised: August 20, 2021 Purpose and Applicability Guidance Centralized Monitoring or Remote Monitoring On-Site Monitoring Monitoring of Multi-Centered PI-Initiated Trials Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Resources I. Purpose and Applicability Monitoring procedures have evolved in recent years due to advancements in technology. WashU is committed to supporting these […]
Self-Audit Toolkit
Internally monitoring and self-auditing human research studies is a valuable way for researchers to ensure that participants’ rights, safety and welfare are protected and that the research is conducted in accordance with the approved research plan and documented according to best practices. The Key Elements for Monitoring Adherence (PDF) guides researchers in a holistic review […]
Screening, Enrollment, and Master Log
Guide to Using the Screening & Enrollment Log (DOC) Screening & Enrollment Log Template (XLS)
LARS Project
Visit the LARS Project page.
FDA Audit Checklist
Download the FDA Audit Checklist: From Notification through Close-Out (DOC).