New User Defined Fields in RMS

Published via Research News July 3, 2023 Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA) would like to notify the research community regarding new User Defined Fields (UDF’s) in RMS per EA-14508. In an effort to streamline the award profiling process, new UDF’s will be added to the Proposal Development Record (PD Record) and Proposal Tracking Record (PT Record) as required […]

Announcing the Updated Translational Science Benefits Model (TSBM) Website and Online Toolkit

Published via Research News June 29, 2023 The Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) is excited to announce the revamped Translational Sciences Benefits Model website, first launched in March of 2019. Researchers can use the Translational Science Benefits Model (TSBM) and the online Translating for Impact Toolkit to plan, track, and demonstrate the impact of their work. Researchers are invited to […]

PASSPoRT: Connecting WashU Faculty with Postdoc Applicants

Published via Research News June 20, 2023 To all Washington University faculty, The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is hosting a postdoctoral recruitment event on October 12 & 13, 2023. The first annual Pathways to Advanced Scientific Skills through Postdoctoral Research Training (PASSPoRT) will offer interested faculty an opportunity to meet and speak with potential postdoctoral applicants interested in completing […]

New Address for Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA)

Published via Research News June 9, 2023 Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA) has officially relocated to West Campus. Accordingly, please utilize this new address in grant applications, when asked for the financial/fiscal officer’s contact information, request for payment information (e.g., where to send a check) and other documents related to sponsored projects, as applicable. Washington University in St. […]

Spring Research Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Update

Published via Research News May 23, 2023 Don’t let lab accidents SPRING up on you! Sharps Safety RemindersThere have been a significant number of sharps-related lab injuries in recent months. Sharps, including needles, razor blades, scalpels, and microtome blades, are some of the most ubiquitous hazards in our research labs. Here are some tips to help avoid […]

2023 W. M. Keck Postdoctoral Fellowship Awardees

Published May 15, 2023 The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is pleased to announce the awardees of the 2023 W. M. Keck Postdoctoral Fellowship: The W. M. Keck Postdoctoral Fellowship provides one year of funding to Washington University postdocs within their first two years of postdoctoral training in biomedical sciences and molecular medicine. The Fellowship recognizes […]

WashU Research Data Repository is Live and Ready for Dataset Submissions

Published May 8, 2023 The Washington University Libraries is delighted to announce that the WashU Research Data (WURD) repository is live and accepting dataset deposits. What is WURD?WURD is a formal research data repository that supports research data sharing by providing: Who can use WURD?All Washington University faculty, students, staff, and other authorized University affiliates can use […]

Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA) Year End Prep

Published May 3, 2023 As part of year end preparations, Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA) will be running RPT6998 (WU-SPA Award Audit Billed to Date vs Actuals) for awards that expired on or before December 31, 2022. SPA will be sending a list of funds to each Cost Center. This report will reflect total billed to […]

Peer Review Confidentiality Requirements

Published April 26, 2023 Dear Colleagues, I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that maintaining confidentiality throughout the peer review process is essential to allow for the candid exchange of scientific opinions and evaluations. NIH and NSF have multiple safeguards in place to protect the integrity of and to maintain confidentiality in […]