Many sponsors are implementing research security requirements for applicants and awarded researchers. Always confirm that the information below aligns with the sponsor’s latest requirements before submitting a proposal or annual certification. National Science Foundation (NSF) Training Effective October 10, 2025 Who: Individuals listed as senior key personnel When: Training must be completed before proposal submission. […]
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.
NIST SP 800-171 Compliance for Controlled-Access Data Security
Background NIH policy states that new and renewal data use requests to access controlled-access data stored in any of the NIH controlled access data repositories (CADRs) must protect data in an environment compliant with NIST SP 800-171 “Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations.” NIST SP 800-171 provides 110 security controls organized […]
Department of Justice (DOJ) Final Rule Relating to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data
The U.S. Department of Justice issued a Final Rule, effective April 8, 2025, implementing Executive Order 14117, Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern. The DOJ Final Rule restricts, and in some cases prohibits, the transfer of large quantities of Americans’ sensitive personal and government-related […]
Current and Pending (Other) Support Policy
Effective: October 1, 2025 Most federal sponsors require information about other support available to senior/key personnel. This information is disclosed on the Current and Pending (Other) Support document. Sponsors request this information to evaluate project personnel’s capacity to perform the project, and to confirm that there is no scientific, budgetary, or commitment overlap. Current and […]
Special Considerations for USDA Covered Species
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Unexpected Hatchling Policy
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Animal Identification and Genotyping Policy
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NASA: Grants Policy and Compliance
RPPR Instruction Guide from NIH (PDF)
NIH and Other PHS Agency Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) Instruction Guide (PDF)
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