Certificates of Confidentiality (CoCs)

Created 8/21/2018Revised 09/09/2022 CoCs protect the privacy of research participants by prohibiting the research team from disclosing identifiable, sensitive research information to individuals or entities not connected to the research. CoCs are to be issued for any biomedical, behavioral, clinical, or other research, in which identifiable, sensitive information is collected where the research is Funded […]

Member Appointment Process – Conflict of Interest Review Committee

Original Effective Date 08/01/1998Last Revised Date 08/14/2019 Committee Structure and Purview School of Medicine Committee This Committee reviews financial disclosures for individuals with a prime appointment* at the School of Medicine. The Committee will be comprised of at least 15 faculty members with 13 faculty representing research intensive departments and/or high conflicts of interest (COI) […]

SBIR/STTR Guidelines

Guidelines for Faculty Participation in SBIR and STTR Background Washington University (WU) is committed to the enhancement and support of faculty efforts to translate the results of their research to benefit the community and enhance public good. The federally funded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs encourage domestic small […]

Uniform Guidance

All federal funding (grants, contracts, etc.) must adhere to the Office of Management and Budget’s Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 CFR Part 200, commonly referred to as the Uniform Guidance (UG). The UG establishes requirements and guidance relating to costs allowed on federal grants. The Uniform Guidance was […]

Rights and Responsibilities of Individuals Involved in Research Misconduct Proceedings

December 10, 2010 Complainant/Witness Respondent Individuals providing requested information Research Integrity Officer Members on the Committee on Research Integrity Office of Research Integrity & Ethics (ORIE) Vice Chancellor for Research Deans Department Heads Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and General Counsel (OGC) Legal counsel/advisor for the respondent Complainant/Witness Rights Protection from retaliation for his/her […]