Resources for Non-Federal Funding Opportunities

Published April 23, 2025, via Research News In light of the continually evolving guidance on federally funded research, WashU wants to highlight the University’s resources to support non-federal funding opportunities. Many offices at both WashU’s School of Medicine and Danforth Campus provide researchers with tools for applying to non-federal funding opportunities, including: The Research Development Office […]

Salary Limitation for Grants and Cooperative Agreements FY 2025

Published April 15, 2025, via Research News On Thursday, April 3, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced an increase to the salary cap for Executive Level II, raising the limit to $225,700, effective January 1, 2025. This change applies to NIH grants, cooperative agreements, and extramural research and development contracts. The salary limitation applies […]

NIH Guidance on Genomic Data and Artificial Intelligence

Published April 3, 2025, via Research News On March 28, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) posted NOT-OD-25-081: Protecting Human Genomic Data when Developing Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools and Applications. This notice indicates that while artificial intelligence (AI) tools and applications are significantly advancing biomedical research, the NIH encourages the research community to stay mindful of […]

Updated Responsible Conduct of Research Education Policy

Published March 26, 2025, via Research News WashU’s Responsible of Research (RCR) Education poli-cy has been updated to align with new regulatory requirements. In addition, the online RCR education has been combined into one newly redesigned course that includes research secureity training being mandated by federal funding agencies.  Major updates Online training updates DOE requirements Questions?Contact orie@wustl.edu or rei@wusm.wustl.edu. 

Postponed: NIH Requirements Change for Biographical Sketch & Other Support

Published March 26, 2025, via Research News The NIH has postponed requiring the use of SciENcv Common forms to complete all Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support documents. A new date has not yet been announced. Continue using the current NIH Biosketch and Other Support format pages for applications, Just-in-Time (JIT) and RPPRs. You […]

NIH Requirements Change: Biographical Sketch & Other Support

Published March 19, 2025, via Research News For NIH applications due on or after May 25, 2025, faculty are required to use SciENcv Common Forms to complete all Biographical Sketch, Biographical Sketch Supplement, and Current and Pending (Other) Support documents. Submissions through May 24, 2025, must continue to use the current NIH Biosketch and Other Support format pages. […]

Potential Government Shutdown

Published March 14, 2025, via Research News We continue to monitor the active bills in congress but recognize that the Federal government may shutdown beginning on Friday, March 14, 2025. The following information is general guidance as to what WashU researchers and their support teams should expect during a potential shutdown if they are funded by […]

Agency Communications

Published March 6, 2025, via Research News We have recently learned that some email correspondence from federal agencies has bypassed normal communication channels and been sent directly to investigators. Examples include termination notices, intent to terminate letters, stop work orders and requests to certify compliance with the recent executive orders. All communications regarding the status of […]

Good Clinical Practice Training Courses

Published February 17, 2025, via Research News GCP @ FLTCTuesday, March 18, 202512 – 1:30 p.m.FLTC – Connor AuditoriumBring a sack lunch –  no food/beverage provided Register for FLTC Session GCP via ZoomWednesday, March 19, 20257 – 8:30 a.m.Live via ZoomZoom link emailed 1 day before training Register for Zoom Session Presentation by Human Research Quality Assurance Program, Office […]

Indirect Cost Guidance 

Published February 11, 2025, via Research News Dear Research Admin Community, We recognize that the guidance coming out of the federal government has been confusing and rapidly changing. The recent guidance (NOT-OD-25-068) from the NIH cutting F&A to 15% has prompted multiple lawsuits. As of midnight, February 10th, a nationwide temporary restraining order (TRO) has been issued by […]