DISCLOSURES
What does NSPM-33 have to say about disclosure requirements?
The objective of the Disclosure Requirements and Standardization section of NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance is to, "Provide clarity regarding disclosure requirements (e.g., who discloses what, relevant limitations and exclusions), disclosure process (e.g., updates, corrections, certification, and provision of supporting documentation), and expected degree of cross-agency uniformity".
NSPM-33 directs Federal research agencies to develop standardized policies and practices for disclosing information. See August 31, 2022 OSTP BLOG
At GW, the Office of Sponsored Projects and Office of Research Integrity ensure compliance with federal agency disclosure requirements. OVPR pays particular attention to the different requirements from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation, GW’s largest sponsors.
More information about disclosures.
DIGITAL PERSISTENT IDENTIFIER (DPI)
NSPM-33 also directs Federal agencies conducting research and/or awarding research funds to establish policies related to the use of DPIs for researchers’ disclosure of information during funding application and reporting workflows.
What's a DPI (digital persistent identifier)?
A digital persistent identifier (DPI) is a unique identifier that represents a something with a number or code. The number or code permanently and unambiguously identifies something in a way that is easily machine-readable. Machine-readable means that digital machines, computer systems, and the Internet find the codes easy to work with. Some DPIs represent digital objects such as articles, datasets, or grant documents. Other PIDs represent physical people or things, but in a way that is easy for digital systems to use. They are essential to improving research systems in the digital environment.
Many GW Researchers use ORCID IDs, and NIH already requires PIs to be registered with ORCID. In light of NSPM-33, OSP encourages all researchers who receive or intend to apply for federal funding to register with ORCID.
In addition, effective January 2023, NSF will require all biosketches and current & pending support to be submitted via SciENcv which requires the ORCID account.
What is an ORCID iD?
An ORCID iD number is a DPI that uniquely identifies an investigator and his or her related publications.
- It allows researchers to see a complete list of an investigator’s works (or those works added to your ORCID account).
- It distinguishes an investigator from other authors with similar names or initials (example: Samantha Smith, S. Smith, etc.).