Final Invention Statement (FIS) via eRA Commons Procedures

Created 01/2006 Revised 04/2013 Effective 10/22/10, Per notice NOT-OD-11-012, the PI is no longer required to sign or submit electronically in eRA. Effective immediately, please make sure before you submit an FIS in eRA that you have the DA provide a copy of the FIS from eRA with the PIs signature, unless you can see in eRA that […]

Carryover Guidance for Grantees

Created 09/2008 Revised 12/2017 The request must be signed (or transmitted by, if via email) by the authorized The requests must include an appropriate scientific justification: A plan for the use of funds, and A detailed categorical breakdown, including F&A costs, if applicable. The scope of the request should be limited to the approved goals […]

Determine Funding Type When Issuing Subawards

There are several funding mechanisms available to use when issuing subawards. The appropriate mechanism may be dependent upon the scope of work. The scope of work needs to provide sufficient detail to understand when payments shall be made. Cost Reimbursable Example: when the collaborator is performing experiments, and the costs are for salary and materials, […]

Sample Scopes of Work

Download the Sample Scopes of Work [DOC] for sample statement of work language for fixed price and fixed fee subawards.

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 […]