Overview The Individual (Research) Conflicts of Interest Policy, Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy, External Professional Activities Policy and associated supportive processes effectively address and ensure the objectivity of research conducted at WashU and such activities are not impacted by bias due to personal or institutional financial interests related to the research. The Joint Research Office […]
Topic: Conflicts of Interest
Financial Conflict of Interest Reporting Procedures and Guidance
Trainings for Researchers
Compliance Trainings Below are the major compliance trainings required for the research community. Most mandatory trainings are assigned in Workday Learning based on HR data or by the completion of the Compliance Profile. All members of the research community are encouraged to complete the compliance profile at the start of a new position or when job […]
Guidance on Contingent Workers and Non-appointees for Non-WashU Researchers and Pre/Post Employment Research Roles
Last Revised: June 11, 2024 OverviewContingent WorkersPre-Employment (Incoming Faculty/Researchers) ProcessPost-Employment (Departing Faculty/Researchers) ProcessFAQsContactsGuest ID Usage and Process Overview Contingent Workers is a broad category covering non-employees in Workday. Workday@WashU has established guidance and procedures on Contingent Workers for the University as a whole. This document is an expansion of that guidance specifically for research purposes. […]
Guest WashU Key Guidance
In order for Non-WashU personnel to obtain the necessary training and security access, two options are available and primarily depends on the anticipated needs and role with WashU: Download the full Contingent Worker and Guest ID Guidance for Workday via Box (WashU Key required).
Conflicts of Interest (COI)
Conflicts of Interest (COI) Office Staff Kailee Zingler Director kaileez@wustl.edu Brittney Haas Research Compliance Specialist brittney.haas@wustl.edu Sarah Laughlin Research Compliance Specialist slaughlin@wustl.edu Erin Murdock External Relations Associate 314-747-6254 murdockel@wustl.edu Tim Rubbelke Senior Research Compliance Specialist 314-747-6274 trubbelke@wustl.edu Kathy Schaberg Research Compliance Specialist 314-362-4913 kschaberg@wustl.edu
CIRC Disclosure Review Process
Effective: January 15, 2020Last Revised: September 28, 2023 Introduction The WUSTL Research Conflicts of Interest Policy states “The Conflicts of Interest Review Committee(s) (CIRC) is the designated official(s) responsible for evaluating financial disclosures.” This procedure outlines the process that the CIRC uses to evaluate the disclosures for financial conflicts of interest (FCOI). Disclosure Review All […]
Start-up Company Guide
Navigating university collaborations, resources, and potential conflicts. Advice, Considerations, and Resources, outside of the tech transfer process, for faculty/staff when establishing or investing in a start-up company or pursuing STTR/SBIR funding or company sponsored funding for your lab. Introduction and Purpose The goal of this document is to provide guidance regarding general considerations associated with […]