Archives: Announcements

Published April 2, 2024, via Research News Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to announce that Dr. Francis Sun, DVM, DACLAM, MBA, has accepted our offer to serve as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Veterinary Affairs and Director of the Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM). Dr. Sun brings a wealth of experience to this role. Currently, he […]

Published March 28, 2024, via Research News Please join Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA) in welcoming Matt Morgan. Matt will be joining SPA on Monday, April 15, 2024 as the new Director. He will be responsible for overseeing the sponsored financial services operations and leading the staff of 32 to provide research administration support for faculty and staff […]

Published March 21, 2024, via Research News A new Qualtrics brand, Qualtrics for Sensitive Data, will be available on Thursday, April 25, 2024, to help survey creators requesting PHI/PII better align with WashU’s sensitive data policy. Qualtrics for Sensitive Data was developed with enhanced security settings including data retention features, a pre-built survey template for research with […]

Published March 11, 2024, via Research News Per the discussion at the Research Administrator Forum on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA) is contacting you regarding the timing on cost transfer transactions. Noted below are the key elements from the Cost Transfer Policy and Procedures: Please communicate and stress the importance of adhering to the […]

Published March 5, 2024, via Research News Program for the Ethical and Responsible Conduct of Science and Scholarship Wednesday, March 13, 202411:30 – 4 p.m.Eric P. Newman Education Center (map)Auditorium, 1st Floor Lunch will be provided. This workshop features presentations on WashU policies and procedures related to the responsible conduct of research (RCR) as well as […]

Published March 5, 2024, via Research News A revised version of the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (NSF 24-1) has been issued. The new PAPPG will be effective for proposals submitted or due on or after Monday, May 20, 2024. Significant changes include:  You are encouraged to review the […]

Published March 4, 2024, via Research News Effective March 1, 2024, the single IRB policy has been updated to clarify what events must be reported to the WU IRB for studies relying on another IRB. Please review the updated policy found here. Please reach out to the Executive Director, Jeanne Velders, with any questions.

Published February 19, 2024, via Research News The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has increased the Salary Cap to $221,900 (Executive Level II). This new cap rate has an effective date of Monday, January 1, 2024, and it applies to competing and non-competing awards. Find the full text for this notice NOT-OD-24-057 here. Effective Monday, February […]

Published February 13, 2024, via Research News Dear Colleagues, The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs are pleased to announce a revised Washington University Postdoctoral Education Policy. The policy is effective immediately with a four-month roll-out period and full implementation taking place on Monday, July 1, 2024. We extend […]

Published February 13, 2024, via Research News The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has increased the Salary Cap to $221,900 (Executive Level II). This new cap rate has an effective date of Monday, January 1, 2024, and it applies to competing and non-competing awards. Find the full text for this notice NOT-OD-24-057 here. Effective Monday, February […]