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.

Carryover Guidance for Grantees

Created 09/2008 Revised 12/2017 The request must be signed (or transmitted by, if via email) by the authorized The requests must include an appropriate scientific justification: A plan for the use of funds, and A detailed categorical breakdown, including F&A costs, if applicable. The scope of the request should be limited to the approved goals […]

Internal Selections Process

The OVCR is committed to a fair and transparent internal selections program. Critical elements of an effective internal selections program include: communication of opportunities and eligibility; selection committee formation; internal application adjudication and candidate(s) selection; and candidate mentoring. The aims are to: (1) Assure clarity, consistency, transparency, and trust in the process; (2) Effective communication to both […]

NIH Policy on the Responsible Conduct of Research

Release date: November 24, 2009 (NOT-OD-10-019) Last update: February 17, 2022 (NOT-OD-22-055) The NIH Policy on Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) provides specific requirements for RCR education plans, including ongoing monitoring and reporting on the fulfillment of the plans. For access to Washington University RCR resources, please visit the Responsible Conduct of […]

Electronic Storage of Human Research Study Documents

Created 03/2013Revised 09/2022 The nature and number of research protocols at Washington University has created a large volume of research study documents (including, but not limited to informed consent documents, case report forms, source documents, and study correspondence). The University recognizes the challenges and costs in storing physical copies of these documents for long periods […]