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.

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 […]

Research Compliance Guide

The Research Compliance Guide (PDF) serves as a single tool for faculty and staff to better locate resources and expertise to support Washington University’s culture of compliance Institutional Commitment to Research Excellence Washington University is committed to the objective, ethical, and responsible conduct of research. All members of the University community involved in research will […]

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 […]

Financial Disclosure Procedure

Original Effective Date 09/30/2003Last Revised Date 07/20/2023 External Professional Activities disclosure via Research Management System (RMS): For all covered individuals who have any type of WashU appointment, the disclosure can be accessed at http://coi.wustl.edu. System instructions are available here. If the individual is transferring to WashU, an appointment can be entered into Workday by the applicable […]