NIH requires eRA Commons IDs for all senior/key personnel at the time of application submission, including international collaborators. An eRA Commons ID is required and must be done prior to NIH applications and Just-in-Time (JIT) submissions. For international collaborators, the ID must be created through the institution, not by the senior/key personnel. The collaborator’s home […]
Topic: Proposal Development for Administrators
RPPR Submission Guidance
Access the Guidance for Avoiding Misrepresentation in Grant Applications and Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs) (PDF via WashU Box)
Workday Learning Transition from Learn@Work
Research-related trainings transitioned from Learn@Work to Workday Learning on April 27, 2026. General information about Workday Learning is available on the Workday Learning for Learners reference guide. Info sessions: Preparing for Workday LearningThis session provided a general overview of the transition and how research training functions in Workday Learning. Recording from April 14Presentation slides Reporting […]
Wiring Instructions for Sponsored Research Payments
Download the PDF for Wiring Instructions for Sponsored Research Payments.
NSF Proposal Application Checklist
The NSF Proposal Application Checklist outlines the unique elements required for NSF proposals, emphasizing sponsor-specific documents, attachments and logins required for Senior/Key Personnel.
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 […]
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
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