Research Roles and Responsibilities

Institutional Commitment

All members of the University community involved in research will take personal responsibility for their actions in pursuit of individual and organizational excellence. Each individual will uphold the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in accordance with the Washington University Code of Conduct, sponsoring agency policies and regulations and all other University policies governing research.

Introduction

Washington University is committed to the objective, ethical, and responsible conduct of research. The goal of the Roles and Responsibilities document is to contribute to this effort by providing comprehensive descriptions of the duties of key individuals and organizational units that design, conduct, report, and/or support research activities at Washington University. All the duties listed herein are based on current published and approved Washington University policies and procedures related to research and related activities. Some individuals may undertake multiple roles within the institution.

Chancellor
Clinical Research Coordinator
Dean
Department Administrator
Department Head/Chair
Principal Investigator
Research Team Member    Under Revision
Vice Chancellor for Finance
Vice Chancellor for Research

Animal Studies Committee
Center for Clinical Studies
Committee on Research Integrity
Disclosure Review Committee
Division of Comparative Medicine
Environmental Health & Safety
Grants & Contracts
HIPAA
Human Research Protection Office
Human Subject Research Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Program
Office of General Counsel
Office of Technology Management
Research Compliance Office    Under Revision
Research Office
SPA & Indirect Cost Departments
University Compliance Office