Category: Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

This list includes all policies, procedures and guidelines related to a research topic.

View a list of key university-wide research policies, procedures and guidelines.

Request Information Available to the Public

Effective: 08/24/2012Revised:10/6/2023 Washington University (WashU) shall provide to any requestor written information about Financial Conflicts of Interest, which were determined to be a Financial Conflict of Interest related to research on or after August 24, 2012, as applicable and in accordance with federal regulations including 42 CFR 50 Subpart F, 45 CFR 94 and 2 […]

Financial Interest Disclosure Reviewing Thresholds

Conflict of Interest Review CommitteeEffective: August 24, 2012Last Revised: September 28, 2023 Reportable financial interests, defined as anything of monetary value, regardless of whether the value is readily ascertainable, must be disclosed as described in External Professional Activities to Disclose. Disclosure requirements for the Research COI policy include financial interests and activities occurring in the […]

Dispute Resolution/Appeals Procedure

Original Effective Date 08/27/2002 Last Revised Date 08/24/2012 Introduction The WUSTL Research Conflicts of Interest Policy states “Unresolved disagreements concerning the application of this policy shall ultimately be referred for final resolution to a committee established by the chancellor or representative appointed by the chancellor.” This procedure outlines the necessary steps individuals shall take to resolve […]

Determining and Managing Research FCOIs Procedures

Last Revised Date 11/9/2023 1. Introduction The Conflict of Interest Review Committee’s (CIRC) procedures will comply with all applicable federal regulations and funding agency requirements. The following describes the Conflicts of Interest Review Committee’s (CIRC) procedures and considerations for a) reviewing individuals’ personal financial interests, b) determining whether there is a material financial interest, c) evaluating […]

Timing of Disclosures

Original Effective Date 09/30/2003Last Revised Date 05/25/2022 All faculty with an academic appointment of instructor or higher and all individuals, who by definition have independent responsibility for the design, conduct, or reporting of research at WashU are required to proactively submit a disclosure: Upon request by the Office of Research Integrity & Ethics (ORIE) or […]

FCOI Education Requirements

Effective: August 24, 2012Last Revised: September 28, 2023 Introduction The WUSTL Research COI Policy states “A covered individual must complete training in regard to this policy and applicable federal regulations as established by the University and/or applicable federal regulations.” Central to Washington University’s mission of fostering excellence in research is a commitment to ensure that individuals […]

Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy

Original Effective Date 07/01/2009 I. Introduction An institutional conflict of interest (“ICOI”) may include situations in which the financial interests of an institution or an institutional official, acting within his or her authority on behalf of the institution, may affect or appear to affect the research, education, clinical care or other activities of the institution. […]

Open Research and Free Dissemination of Ideas and Information, Washington University Policy on

Washington University is committed to maintaining a teaching and research environment that fosters the creation and dissemination of new knowledge. Essential to this mission is a policy of open research that promotes academic freedom and the free exchange of ideas. An environment of openness ensures the progress of research in all disciplines at Washington University. […]

PI Departure Checklist

The PI Departure Checklist offers guidance when PIs are preparing to leave the university. The Checklist include items relevant to research activities and will help guide faculty and department administrators through the process of transferring to another institution, as well as the required approvals from University leaders.  The PI Departure Checklist addresses the following topics: […]