Category: Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

This list includes all policies, procedures and guidelines related to a research topic.

View a list of key university-wide research policies, procedures and guidelines.

Global Collaborations

WashU’s international collaborations take many forms. To help advance successful partnerships, WashU Global provides resources to support common issues that arise during faculty and student global engagement.  Featured resources from WashU Global

Disclosing Activities to Sponsors

It is very common for researchers to engage in professional activities outside of WashU. Most of these activities do not present concerns for the university or funding agencies, provided they are properly structured and disclosed. It is important to be fully honest in all disclosures. Even if an activity does not feel relevant to disclose, […]

Ethical Peer Review Practices

Ethical per review requires confidentiality, objectivity, and competence. Confidentiality As a reviewer, you cannot use or share the unpublished information you are reviewing in any way. It is not acceptable to: As a reviewee, it is also important to respect the confidentiality of the peer review processes. You must not contact any potential reviewers related […]

Responsible Conduct of Research Policy

Effective: 03/31/2025Created: 01/04/2009 Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) fosters ethical principles, professional standards, and best practices guiding researchers to conduct their work with integrity, transparency, and accountability. WashU offers specific RCR online education that encompasses Research Integrity, Mentorship, Study Design & Data Management, Research Security, Authorship & Publication, and Peer Review. Ethical research practices also […]

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 […]