Category: How-Tos

Charge IRB Fees to a Grant

The Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) IRB Fee Schedule is based on factors including funding source (i.e. federally funded, for-profit, non-profit/private, department/WUSTL Grant) and whether it is multi-site or single-site research. For additional information, visit the IRB Fees section of HRPO’s website.

Address Overlap in Other Support

Example of general overlap statement at the time of submitting the application:“Adjustments to avoid overlap will be made to my other support prior to funding of this application.” For other support being submitted as Just-in-Time information, more detail should be provided, as in the example below: “If this application is funded, I will reduce my […]

Obtain A WashU W-9

The W9 can be found on the Financial Services website​ (WUSTL Key required). Print, sign and date the form. Any WashU employee can sign the W9. For further questions, contact the Financial Services Tax Department at 314-935-4392.

Create a Data Management Plan

Data management is essential, from before your sponsored research project begins and throughout the research process, to ensure that the data is current, usable, protectable, and accessible. Beginning January 25, 2023, all NIH grant submissions must include a two-page data management and sharing plan. WashU has several resources to support researchers in creating a Data […]

Determine Funding Type When Issuing Subawards

There are several funding mechanisms available to use when issuing subawards. The appropriate mechanism may be dependent upon the scope of work. The scope of work needs to provide sufficient detail to understand when payments shall be made. Cost Reimbursable Example: when the collaborator is performing experiments, and the costs are for salary and materials, […]

Federal Limited Submission Programs

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 […]

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 […]