Reminder: Make Sure you are Using the Right Forms for NIH and AHRQ Applications due on or after May 25, 2020!
The 5/25/2020 date for transitioning to FORMS-F application forms for NIH and AHRQ is fast approaching. As a reminder, see information and links in the Extramural Nexus, and additional eRA Information on changes in ASSIST and xTRACT below. Grant applicants must use FORMS-F for all application due dates on or after May 25, 2020. ASSIST has been updated […]
Reminder for Upcoming NIH Deadlines
We are fast approaching the NIH summer deadlines (i.e. June 5, June 12, June 16, July 5, July 12, July 16, etc.) which is a high volume proposal time for Sponsored Programs (see the complete list of deadlines here). We are already aware of 75 proposals due in June and July. Your assistance in notifying us […]
Updates to NSF-Approved Formats for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support
Please see the announcement below from Jean Feldman, Head, Policy Office, National Science Foundation regarding updates to NSF-Approved Formats for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support. As a reminder, these formats will be required for proposals submitted on or after June 1, 2020. May 7, 2020 Dear Colleagues: Based on feedback from the […]
Contact Sponsored Programs via Teams
With the transition to working remote, Sponsored Programs staff are now utilizing Microsoft Teams as a way to stay connected. Microsoft Teams allows for several options to keep in touch, such as: chat, online calls, and video conferences. To download Teams, please click here. Getting Started with Microsoft Teams For more comprehensive guidance on how […]
After-the-fact Review virtual training session
You can now sign up for a zoom webinar about reviewing financial accounts (both sponsored and unrestricted). Registration link: Sign up for April 29 at 9am The regular and documented review of posted financial transactions to the University’s general ledger by departmental financial and research administrators is a critical part of the University’s internal control process. […]
Reminder: Use of Hyperlinks and Formatting for NIH Proposals
Please remember hyperlinks are only allowed in NIH proposals when explicitly requested in application guide, funding opportunity, or NIH Guide Notice instructions. NIH posted “Do’s” and “Don’ts” for Hyperlinks here: https://nexus.od.nih.gov/all/2019/05/13/the-dos-donts-of-hyperlinks-in-grant-applications/ NIH’s complete formatting guidelines can be found here: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-guide/format-and-write/format-attachments.htm NIH may withdraw your application from consideration if the formatting guidelines are not followed. Subscribe
eRA Modules Will Be Unavailable From April 17 to April 20
eRA Commons will temporarily be unavailable from 8 a.m. ET April 17 to 8 p.m. ET April 20, to migrate its operations to the cloud. All eRA modules (eRA Commons, ASSIST, IAR, iEdison, etc.) and associated informational websites (era.nih.gov, etc.) will not be accessible during this time. Any affected due dates will be covered under NIH’s late application policy due to […]