Internal Selections Process

The OVCR is committed to a fair and transparent internal selections program. Critical elements of an effective internal selections program include: communication of opportunities and eligibility; selection committee formation; internal application adjudication and candidate(s) selection; and candidate mentoring. The aims are to: (1) Assure clarity, consistency, transparency, and trust in the process; (2) Effective communication to both […]

Federal Limited Submission Programs

Research center and institutional proposals present unique challenges for researchers. The Vice Chancellor for Research and Deans work together to recruit and encourage appropriate faculty members long before the program deadline is announced, recognizing that successful center proposals take many months or longer to prepare. NSF Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program Review Process A standing […]

Find New Investigator Awards

Recruitment of Prospective Applicants The Vice Chancellor for Research and Deans will work together to raise awareness of these awards and communicate their importance to faculty development, prestige, and institutional reputation. Identifying a winning candidate to represent WUSTL begins well before the review/adjudication process. To enable sufficient time for internal application, adjudication, and mentoring, Washington […]

RMS: Research Management System

Conflict of Interest (COI), Proposal Development (PD), Proposal Tracking (PT), Award Tracking (AT), SPIN modules RMS System Support  Technical issues  Policy-driven questions Contact the Help Desk:314-935-5707 COI Module: Ask COI at 314-747-4181 or coi@wustl.edu PD/PT Modules: Contact your grant analyst or post in the RMS Teams Channel (within the Research Administrator Network Team). Download the […]

Navigate Federal Contracts at the Post-Award State

Financial ​All federal contracts are set up in Sponsored Project Accounting (SPA) funds and follow normal post-award processing through OSRS/SPA. Federal F&A rates will apply. Contracting Officer’s Authorizations (COAs) After a federal contract is fully executed, there may be a need to request permission from the federal Contract Officer for certain activities. Requirements for prior […]