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Certificate of Confidentiality Update

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.

Does my research qualify?

Delayed Revision of Human Subjects Regulations

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

NIH Changes: January 2018

FORMS-E Application Package with New Human Subjects / Clinical Trial Form
Broader NIH definition of Clinical Trials
Clinical Trial Specific Funding Opportunity Announcements
Single Institutional Review Board (sIRB)

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Research Annual Report FY17 Highlights

$1,628,491,114 in sponsored grants and contracts

$1,033,812,778 federal funding

$594,678,336 non-federal funding

5,174 awards

Stats and Rankings

MyResearch Training Transcript

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.

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Research Annual Report FY18 Highlights

$1,350,758,513 in sponsored grants and contracts

$1,035,012,267 federal funding

$315,746,246 non-federal funding

5,367 grants;186 grants over $1m

View FY18 Annual Report

SAGE Budget Sync

Sync your SAGE Budget to Grant Runner RR Detailed Budget

Partial Government Shutdown
Lifted until February 15, 2019

We will continue to share guidance and resources from Affected Agencies
as we receive them.
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The Revised Common Rule

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.

Revised Common Rule

New Video Resource

Learn about MyResearch in a new 4-minute introduction to the portal.

Welcome to MyResearch

Governor Signs Bill Reducing Burden of Higher Ed Records Research

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!

Time to renew your Faculty Grants Management Training?

The newly redesigned online refresher highlights recent changes in research administration and policy. View your completed record in MyResearch Training Transcript.

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Guidance for Foreign Interests in Sponsored Programs

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.

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Search is Here!

The MyResearch Search Alpha feature has been released. Search across the MyResearch portal for applications, awards, non-award agreements and training transcripts.

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New! Certificate in Research Administration

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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Shared Research Facilities and Resources

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!

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Mitigating Impacts to Research Activities Due to COVID-19

-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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THANK YOU RESEARCH COMMUNITY

The Office of Sponsored Programs recorded a heartfelt thank you for our research community.

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Redesigned SAGE Budget

The newly redesigned SAGE Budget is here! Create and manage your budgets using a more streamlined, efficient, and intuitive design.

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Research Guidance During COVID-19

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

Research Administrator Day
September 25

In a top ranked organization with over $1.6 Billion in research funding, our staff are required to have a high level of knowledge, expertise and training to keep up with complex requirements along with a heavy workload. Thanks to our outstanding Research Administrators at the University of Washington!

October is National Biosafety Month

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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October is
Cybersecurity Awareness
Month

Develop or expand your cyber awareness toolkit with information and training from the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer.

Cybersecurity Awareness

New to UW Research? Welcome!

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.

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New Zipline Resources & Improvements for Human Subjects Research

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

The Strength of the UW Research Enterprise in FY2020

$1,631,239,212 in sponsored grants and contracts (up ~3.3%)

$1,231,532,044 federal funding (up~.62%)

$399,707,168 non-federal funding (up ~12.6%)

5,506 Awards (up .22%)

New! Foreign Influence and Sponsored Research Video & FAQs

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.

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SAGE Advance Budget Requests

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.

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HSD - Revisions to Restrictions

COVID-related restrictions on human subjects research are significantly revised.

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Mari Ostendorf, new UW Vice Provost for Research

On September 1, 2021, Mari Ostendorf was named the UW’s fourth Vice Provost for Research

September 25th is Research Administrator Day!

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!

Research Highlights FY21

$1.89B in sponsored grants and contracts
$1.45B federal funding
$453M non-federal funding
5,452 Awards

New Online Training: IRB 101

New to working with the UW IRB? Go through the basics step by step in the new IRB 101 online tutorial, recommended for students and others new to human subjects research.

IRB 101 Tutorial

UW Research Timeline

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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Congratulations to Karen Moe!

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.
About the Ceremony

Microsoft Will Retire Internet Explorer 11 on June 15, 2022

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.

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Commemorating Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom

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.

President Cauce Blog 2022

Research Report in the B.I. Portal

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 the Report

Supporting Research During UW Finance Transformation

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!

UWFT for the Research Community

Be Boundless

UW Research

New Faculty Spotlight

The UW Welcomes Lauren Rajakovich to the Department of Chemistry!

The Rajakovich Lab studies the biochemistry that allows human gut bacteria adapt to and influence their environment. This research will enable the use or manipulation of microbes and their enzymes for biocatalysis, synthetic and environmental biology, and therapeutics. Learn more.

The UW Welcomes Jelani Ince to the Department of Sociology!

Prof. Ince is an Assistant Professor of Sociology who researches the formal and informal rules that enable and inhibit the success of organizational diversity initiatives and the role of protest behavior in changing public discourse about racial inequality. Learn more.

The UW Welcomes Sara Mouradian to the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering!

The Scalable Quantum Research Lab works to build and control trapped-ion quantum systems. We tackle all aspects including optical control, trap fabrication, and error mitigation. Learn more.

World Leaders in Research

The Office of Research invests in the future, enabling research advances
to sustain UW’s reputation as a preeminent public university.

Nobel Prizes

280

Research Centers

5,452

Awards

$1.89B

Announcements

June 17, 2022

Final Fiscal Year 2023 Benefit Rates

June 16, 2022

Biomedical Research Integrity (BRI) 2022 – Registration is Open

June 14, 2022

Preparation for SAGE Budget Requirement

June 1, 2022

Current OSP Employment Opportunities

UW Today: Featured Research

Exciting research is taking place all over campus. Visit UW Today – Research to see what research is being featured.

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The UW Research Timeline

A look through UW’s vast history of research accomplishments.

Research Timeline

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The Office of Research will create an outstanding climate of support for
University of Washington researchers, broadly enabling stellar research advances.

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