Effective: October 1, 2025 Most federal sponsors require information about other support available to senior/key personnel. This information is disclosed on the Current and Pending (Other) Support document. Sponsors request this information to evaluate project personnel’s capacity to perform the project, and to confirm that there is no scientific, budgetary, or commitment overlap. Current and […]
Topic: Award Management
Transferring Sponsored Research to WashU – Faculty Guide
Welcome to Washington University in St. Louis! Transferring research is a lengthy, involved process that works best when the research administrators from both institutions work together with the PI. Please share this guidance with your research administrators at your current institution. Your WashU department administrator is working on adding you to our system to generate […]
Transferring Sponsored Research to WashU – Admin Guide
A faculty member transferring research to WashU can be a lengthy, nuanced process. As early as possible, begin the process of working with the faculty member’s outgoing institution to gather information. Identify key contacts (department and central staff) at the PI’s outgoing institution who can assist in the transition. Review the faculty guidance and direct […]
Financial Management Guide
NASA: Grants Policy and Compliance
RPPR Instruction Guide from NIH (PDF)
NIH and Other PHS Agency Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) Instruction Guide (PDF)
Global Collaborations
WashU’s international collaborations take many forms. To help advance successful partnerships, WashU Global provides resources to support common issues that arise during faculty and student global engagement. Featured resources from WashU Global
Federal Grant Funding Process
The federal government directs how federal sponsors can spend funds. If the federal government changes spending regulations, agencies must comply with the new rules and advise researchers of the changes. Steps to receive federal funding: * Some awards may have different mechanisms for receiving payment from the sponsor.
Award Oversight
There are many requirements that regulate award activities and spending, including: All policies and regulations must be followed. At times, there may be conflicting guidance. In those situations, follow the more specific policy, typically whichever appears nearest the bottom of the oversight triangle below. For example, if the agency guidelines state that there are no […]
Department of Energy Foreign National Access Request
Download the Department of Energy Foreign National Access Request via Box (WUSTL Key required).