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.

Charge to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

Last Reviewed/Revised: November 2023 Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) has established an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to assess and oversee the institution’s animal care and use program, facilities, and policies to assure that all animals are provided optimal care and treatment while undergoing valid research studies. The IACUC is responsible for […]

Veterans Affairs Appointments and MOUs

Table of Contents Overview What is a VA Investigator? A VA Investigator is a faculty member of WashU who also has an appointment at the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA). Why does WashU support collaborations with the VA? To help serve Veterans by supporting VA research and education to improve the quality of care that […]

Data Sharing & Transfer Guidance

Topics Covered by this Guidance Purpose This guidance outlines procedures for sharing both outgoing and incoming data at WashU, including the use of Data Transfer and Use Agreements (DTUAs). “Outgoing data” refers to an investigator sharing locally-created data with an outside party. “Incoming data” refers to an investigator receiving data from an outside party. Both […]