Define Organized Research

Washington University’s definition of organized research can be found on the Space Utilization website.

Charge Radioactive Waste to a Grant

The following statement should be included in your budget justification when you have listed radioactive waste as a direct cost: Washington University charges radioactive waste disposal as a direct cost through the formal operation of a service center. This methodology is consistent with the Washington University CASB Disclosure Statement DS-2.

Charge IRB Fees to a Grant

The Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) IRB Fee Schedule is based on factors including funding source (i.e. federally funded, for-profit, non-profit/private, department/WUSTL Grant) and whether it is multi-site or single-site research. For additional information, visit the IRB Fees section of HRPO’s website.

Address Overlap in Other Support

Example of general overlap statement at the time of submitting the application:“Adjustments to avoid overlap will be made to my other support prior to funding of this application.” For other support being submitted as Just-in-Time information, more detail should be provided, as in the example below: “If this application is funded, I will reduce my […]

Obtain A Washington University W-9

The W9 can be found on the Financial Services website​ (WUSTL Key required). Print, sign and date the form. Any Washington University employee can sign the W9. For further questions, contact the Financial Services Tax Department at 314-935-4392.

Create a Data Management Plan

Data management is essential, from before your sponsored research project begins and throughout the research process, to ensure that the data is current, usable, protectable, and accessible. Beginning January 25, 2023, all NIH grant submissions must include a two-page data management and sharing plan. WashU has several resources to support researchers in creating a Data […]

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: […]