Confidentiality Agreement (CDA)

Download Confidentiality Agreements: One-Way Confidentiality Agreement (DOC) Mutual Confidentiality Agreement (DOC)   The proper contact to assist with Confidentiality Agreement (CDA) processing depends on the purpose of the confidential discussions. If a CDA is needed to discuss a potential research project or service arrangement, contact ResearchContracts@wusm.wustl.edu. If a CDA is needed to discuss a potential […]

Award Document Quick Guide

For information about the intake process and what contract negotiators need from departments before they can process agreements, download the award document quick guide (PDF).

Distinguish Between Agreement Types

Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) or Clinical Research Agreement (CRA): An agreement directly with a for-profit company providing funding or a drug/device for a Clinical Trial Can be for a Sponsor-Initiated or Investigator-Initial Clinical Trial. Collaboration Agreement: An agreement covering an unfunded collaboration where both WU and the other party are contributing to the performance of a research scope of work. This can […]

Protections from Retaliation for Participation in Research Misconduct Proceedings

Responsible Office: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, Office of Research Integrity and Ethics Office Contact: ORIE@wustl.edu Effective Date: January 1, 2026 (updated from December 10, 2010) Washington University expects all members of the research community to report observed instances of research misconduct and will take steps to assure the confidentiality of those reporting. Washington […]