Compliance

A number of compliance issues that may impact a proposal need to be examined during the proposal development stage. These issues can include use of human subjects, vertebrate animals, or radioactive materials as well as identifying conflicts of interests, or responding to inquiries related to intellectual property or export controls.

Resource

• Research Compliance Resources: lists resources, including responsible offices for research compliance areas.
• International Research Resources: lists resources, including responsible offices for international research compliance.
• NIH Grants and Funding Glossary
   

GW Policies and Guidance

• GW Policies related to Sponsored Projects
• Sponsored Projects Handbook (PDF, GW login required)
• Sponsored Research Roles and Responsibilities Matrix (PDF, GW login Required)
• Guidance for Direct Charging Administrative Costs (GW login required)
• Participant Support Costs Guidance Document (PDF)
• Subrecipient versus Contractor Determination Checklist (PDF)
• GW Compliance Plan for Combatting Trafficking in Persons

Federal Policies

• 2 CFR Part 200: The "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards" (commonly referred to as Uniform Guidance)
• NIH Grants Policy Statement
• NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
• NASA Regulations, Guidance, & Forms

Sponsor-Specific Compliance Areas

• NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan Policy
• NSF Plan for Safe and Inclusive Working Environments for Off-Campus or Off-Site Research