Research at the UW
A new website featuring stories of high impact, interdisciplinary research at the UW, including profiles of the researchers, faculty, and students that make up our diverse research community.
The NEW NIH Certificate of Confidentiality (CoC) policy broadens the definition of identifiable human subjects data, applies to all active NIH funded research, and has specific requirements for when identifiable data can be shared.
Federal agencies have delayed implementation of the revised human subjects regulations (the “Common Rule”) until July 19, 2018. Questions? Contact the Human Subjects Division at hsdinfo@uw.edu
Need to confirm that you have completed a required training, or whether or not it has expired? Visit MyResearch Training Transcript – your resource for institutional research-required training records.
We will continue to share guidance and resources from Affected Agencies
as we receive them.
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The human subjects regulations that govern most UW human subjects research have been revised as of January 21, 2019. See HSD’s Revised Common Rule webpage for details and resources.
Learn about MyResearch in a new 4-minute introduction to the portal.
Governor Inslee signed bill SB 5786 that removes redundant state requirements about human subjects records research already protected by federal regulations. This reduces significant burden to research teams! HSD Director Karen Moe has worked for years in support of this bill, which takes effect on July 28, 2019. Congrats Karen!
The newly redesigned online refresher highlights recent changes in research administration and policy. View your completed record in MyResearch Training Transcript.
Our newly published webpage, “Foreign Interests in Sponsored Programs” provides guidance and resources from our federal sponsors on this important and timely issue. We will be posting new information as it becomes available.
The MyResearch Search Alpha feature has been released. Search across the MyResearch portal for applications, awards, non-award agreements and training transcripts.
We enthusiastically announce the launch of the new Certificate in Research Administration! This certificate provides coursework on research administration practices, policies and procedures, and supports UW learners in forging career pathways.
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The Shared Research Facilities and Resources webpage offers an index of resources that include essential services, advanced instrumentation, and technical expertise needed for cutting-edge research. Do you have equipment, facilities or research that are available to the UW community? Contact Us!
-Research operations should continue, see guidance
-Some human subjects research has been temporarily halted (see HSD COVID-19 page)
-OSP & HSD standing by to facilitate SARS-CoV-2 & COVID-19 proposals
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The Office of Sponsored Programs recorded a heartfelt thank you for our research community.
The newly redesigned SAGE Budget is here! Create and manage your budgets using a more streamlined, efficient, and intuitive design.
Research is a CORE function of the UW. Keep up-to-date on research guidance and resources during Phase 2 of the Governor’s “Return to Work” plan.
Mitigating Impacts to Research Due to COVID-19
Guidance for Returning to In-Person Research
National Biosafety Month is a perfect time to refocus your attention on all biosafety policies, practices and procedures. Investigators and lab managers should raise biosafety awareness, and discuss the importance of safety. The focus of EH&S is to promote a culture of safety!
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Develop or expand your cyber awareness toolkit with information and training from the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer.
Whether you are starting out in your first position as a primary investigator, an experienced investigator new to the UW, or research administrator, our New to UW Research webpage will help you find the resources you need.
More Zipline help text; short instructional videos; improvements & additions to the Researcher Guide
How to request department administrator access to the department’s IRB applications
New Foreign Influence and Sponsored Research Video and FAQs provide guidance for researchers engaged in international research collaborations. Watch and review Q&A from subject matter experts.
The new SAGE Advance Budget Request process is now available! The new process includes automated eligibility checks, online approvals for campus, and a new, more intuitive design.
COVID-related restrictions on human subjects research are significantly revised.
On September 1, 2021, Mari Ostendorf was named the UW’s fourth Vice Provost for Research
Honoring our Research Administrators who manage the complexities and sheer workload that support $1.89B in sponsored grants and contracts for FY21. We applaud each and every one!
Explore the vast history of the UW from 1852-to 2021. View groundbreaking research accomplishments and fascinating historical highlights such as our first faculty, student body, and graduate in 1876, Clara McCarty.
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Former Human Subjects Division Director Karen Moe has been chosen as a recipient of the David B. Thorud Leadership Award. The winners will be honored from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on June 9 at the Meany Hall for the Performing Arts.
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If you use IE11 to access research systems (including the Research Website), we highly recommend switching to the latest version of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox for the best experience.
Review the Research Administration Data (RAD) report that allows you to view proposals and awards based on a specific principal investigator (PI) or keyword is now available in the B.I. Portal.
Learn more about UW Finance Transformation (UWFT), the upcoming changes to research administration systems and processes, and how we will support you on our journey to Workday go-live in July 2023!
New to working with the UW IRB? Go through the basics step by step in the IRB 101 online tutorial, required for students and residents and recommended for others new to human subjects research.
$1.67B in sponsored grants and contracts
$1.27B federal funding
$400M non-federal funding
5,605 awards
National Biosafety Month is a perfect time to refocus your attention on safer policies, practices and procedures. Investigators and lab managers should consider substituting potential hazards for safer alternatives. Read about safer alternatives to reduce the potential for harm.
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NIH’s new DMS Policy has significant impacts for proposals submitted for due dates on or after January 25, 2023
resources and more information…
We are approaching the summit on our journey to Workday Finance go-live. With the July 6 launch just around the corner, make sure you are prepared. Visit our webpage, UWFT for the Research Community.
On June 19, 1865, Union General Granger informed the enslaved African Americans of their freedom and that the Civil War had ended.
This is a day that calls for respectful acknowledgment of our past and a reflection on our future. Let us all do our part to create lasting change.
NewProfs@UW is an in-person workshop on September 11, 2023 that welcomes incoming faculty to the UW community and connects them to resources that support research, scholarship and career development.
Thanks to our outstanding UW Research Administrators! In a top ranked institution with over $1.8 Billion in research funding, our staff are required to have a high level of knowledge and expertise to keep up with complex requirements and heavy workloads.
The UW IRB has published new resources to assist researchers with designing a participant-focused consent. These tools include new web guidance, new templates, and example consent forms.
National Biosafety Month is a perfect time to refocus your attention on safer policies, practices, and procedures. Investigators and lab managers are encouraged to develop written SOPs for procedures involving biohazards.
Faculty selected as the inaugural cohort of the Washington Research Foundation–Ronald S. Howell Distinguished Faculty Fellowship, endowed in honor of WRF’s longtime CEO Ron Howell. Awardees are Gabe Cler, Sam Golden, and Amy Orsborn.
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Visit our webpage featuring quick tips for completing Award Setup and Modification Requests in SAGE, including comments, budgets, returned items, and helpful resources.
You can now search for Award Setup, Modification, and Advance Requests from the SAGE Awards section.
The UW Office of Research congratulates The Allen Institute, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and UW Medicine on the launch of their landmark collaboration, The Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology.
The Office of Research Task Force on Equity in Research has released its report on supporting and growing the UW’s incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion approaches in research.
The Office of Research would like to congratulate the 25 UW researchers selected for the January 2024 Royalty Research Fund grant awards.
Xiaosong Li, Associate Vice Provost for Research Cyberinfrastructure, is the co-lead of an international research team behind a breakthrough discovery which isolates the movement of electrons by measuring time in attoseconds.
The Office of Research congratulates UW faculty members Simon S. Du and Adriana Schulz in Computer Science, and Alexandra Velian in Chemistry, on being awarded early-career fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
The Office of Research, the Finance DATAGroup, and UW-IT Reporting & Analytics are thrilled to announce three new Grant Reporting resources for grant management: The Grant Planning and Forecasting Tool, The Post-Award Dashboard, and The Principal Investigator Dashboard.
The Office of Research congratulates UW faculty members Brandi Cossairt in Chemistry and Andy Stergachis in Pharmacy and Global Health on being named Fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
The Office of Research invites UW researchers to apply to organize an OR-hosted meal and discussion of its recent Report on Equity in Research for Excellence.
Qiang Fu, Calvin professor of Atmospheric Sciences, and Raymond Huey, professor emeritus of Biology, have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their research achievements.
Juneteenth marks the date June 19, 1865, when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom and the end of the Civil War. The Office of Research commemorates Emancipation Day by acknowledging our shared history and working toward a more equitable future.
Review new job aids for award budgets, join weekly SAGE Office Hours, and refresh your SAGE Budget knowledge.
The Office of Research would like to congratulate the 25 UW faculty researchers selected for the June 2024 Royalty Research Fund grant awards.
The University of Washington has tied for No. 7 in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities 2024-2025 rankings, and ranks No. 2 in public institutions.
Federal Sponsors and the UW prohibit personnel from participating in Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs (MFTRP).
BRI training is required every four years for all pre-and post-doctoral researchers supported by NIH training grants. Register today to secure your spot in the September 5th program.
HSD released a draft Diversity Plan for Clinical Trials supplement and guidance, available for public comment. Visit the link below for more on accessing the draft, providing comments, and an upcoming town hall meeting.
New faculty onboarding for 2024 takes place on September 12-13. Full-time faculty at any rank joining the UW in the past two years are invited to register.
The Office of Research thanks all research administrators and research support staff at all three UW campuses and our research partner institutions for their dedication and contributions in furthering UW’s research impact.
The Office of Research shares the anticipation and energy of a new academic year with all members of the UW research community, and we are excited to support your research endeavors.
October is National Biosafety Month and UW Environmental Health and Safety has tips to strengthen biosafety and ensure “good housekeeping” practices in the lab.
The Office of Research congratulates our esteemed colleague David Baker on being awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering work on computational protein design.
A new website featuring stories of high impact, interdisciplinary research at the UW, including profiles of the researchers, faculty, and students that make up our diverse research community.
The Office of Research maintains the Workday Finance & Research webpage, which includes information, instructions, and resources to help you navigate the transition to Workday Finance. This one-stop resource is updated with the latest information and links as they are released.
Exciting research is taking place all over campus. Visit UW Today – Research to see what research is being featured.
A look through UW’s vast history of research accomplishments.
The Office of Research cultivates a world class research ecosystem
that catalyzes and supports discovery and innovation with local and global impact.
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