Topic: Other Support/Current & Pending Support

Current and Pending (Other) Support Policy

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 […]

Prepare for NIH Moving to Common Forms

Jump to: Research Security Training Notice The NIH requires Research Security Training (RST) Certification for applications on or after May 25, 2026. See this Research News announcement with specific instructions related to the timing of generating Common Forms and application submission dates. WashU requires researchers to complete the current online course Responsible Conduct of Research to fulfill the […]

Distinguish Between Financial Support and a Gift

Situation A An individual pledges to donate $1 million each year for the next 5 years to an institution to support an investigator’s research on a disease (such as Parkinson’s disease). There is a written request (such as an email, letter, or other document) that asks the institution to provide the donor with periodic written […]

Disclosing Activities to Sponsors

It is very common for researchers to engage in professional activities outside of WashU. Most of these activities do not present concerns for the university or funding agencies, provided they are properly structured and disclosed. It is important to be fully honest in all disclosures. Even if an activity does not feel relevant to disclose, […]