GCAS (Grants and Contracts Accounting Services):
GCAS is located within the Comptroller's Office. It is responsible for sound financial management of sponsored project funds. Responsibilities include establishing and administering financial policies and procedures and coordinating the annual A-133 audit. Additionally, GCAS prepares, submits and negotiates the University's facilities and administrative (indirect cost) and fringe benefit rates with the federal government and has the primary responsibility for establishing policies and procedures that will ensure compliance with government regulations.
GCAS is also responsible for the preparation and filing of financial reports, the issuance of invoices, the draw of government funding under Letters of Credit and the collection effort on behalf of the research community to ensure that payment is received.
Office of Health Research, Compliance and Technology Transfer:
The Office of Health Research, Compliance and Technology Transfer is responsible for the administration and support of the health research programs at The George Washington University. The Associate and Assistant Vice Presidents, Office of Health Research, Compliance and Technology Transfer coordinate the administrative activities and organizations related to compliance at the University. They are assisted by the directors of the following departments and units who deal with the various aspects of compliance university-wide:
Undergraduate Research website:
This website highlights undergraduate research on campus.