Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) Supplemental Process

Overview The Individual (Research) Conflicts of Interest Policy, Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy, External Professional Activities Policy and associated supportive processes effectively address and ensure the objectivity of research conducted at WashU and such activities are not impacted by bias due to personal or institutional financial interests related to the research.  The Joint Research Office […]

Here and Next Fall 2023 Awards

Announcing the Fall 2023 Here and Next Seed Grant Awardees The Research Development Office, housed within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, is pleased to announce awardees from Fall 2023 Here and Next Seed Grant Program. This program’s broad goal is to encourage novel and innovative interdisciplinary research excellence amongst Washington University researchers, […]

Transparency of Foreign Connections

Some funding agencies, especially the DOE and NASA, may require information at the time of application on Transparency of Foreign Connections. WashU has a Transparency of Foreign Connections – Institutional Responses document available for download from Box (WUSTL Key required).

Charge to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

Last Reviewed/Revised: November 2023 Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) has established an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to assess and oversee the institution’s animal care and use program, facilities, and policies to assure that all animals are provided optimal care and treatment while undergoing valid research studies. The IACUC is responsible for […]