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 […]

Trainings for Researchers

Compliance Trainings Below are the major compliance trainings required for the research community. Most mandatory trainings are assigned in Learn@Work based on HR data or by the completion of the Compliance Profile. All members of the research community are encouraged to complete the compliance profile at the start of a new position or when job […]

Contingent Worker Guidance

Overview The WashU Research Community encompasses a diverse spread of individuals within and outside the University.  A significant number of individuals not employed or holding an appointment at WashU may be involved (directly or indirectly) in research or other WashU activities.  This includes domestic and international research collaborators, visiting researchers and faculty, and students (across […]

Guest WUSTL Key Guidance

In order for Non-WashU personnel to obtain the necessary training and security access, two options are available and primarily depends on the anticipated needs and role with WashU: Contingent Workers: Non-WashU person with direct involvement in WashU research, under an agreement to use WashU space/equipment for non-WashU purposes, or requiring WUSTL key access to a […]

CIRC Disclosure Review Process

Effective: January 15, 2020Last Revised: September 28, 2023 Introduction The WUSTL Research Conflicts of Interest Policy states “The Conflicts of Interest Review Committee(s) (CIRC) is the designated official(s) responsible for evaluating financial disclosures.” This procedure outlines the process that the CIRC uses to evaluate the disclosures for financial conflicts of interest (FCOI).  Disclosure Review All […]

RMS Incident Report Form

Download the RMS Incident Report Form in Box to submit unexpected behavior or other issues relating to the Research Management System (RMS).

Start-up Company Guide

Navigating university collaborations, resources, and potential conflicts. Advice, Considerations, and Resources, outside of the tech transfer process, for faculty/staff when establishing or investing in a start-up company or pursuing STTR/SBIR funding or company sponsored funding for your lab. Introduction and Purpose The goal of this document is to provide guidance regarding general considerations associated with […]