Funding Transition Updates: Please see Federal Transition Updates 2025 for the latest federal executive orders and research activities.
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.
GW Policies and Guidance
- GW Policies related to Sponsored Projects
- Sponsored Projects Handbook (PDF, GW login required)
- Quick Guide for Principal Investigators (PDF)
- Changes from Uniform Guidance that Impact Proposal Submission (PDF)
- Checklist: Direct Charging Administrative Costs (DOC)
- Cost Principles Reference Guide (PDF)
- Participant Support Costs Guidance Document (PDF)
- Subrecipient versus Contractor Determination Checklist (PDF)
- Compliance Plan for Combatting Trafficking in Persons
Federal Policies
Sponsor Specific Compliance Areas