Simplifying Administrative Processes for Training Grants and Kirchstein-NRSA Appointments

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Training project directors and administrators can now streamline their load of paper forms through xTrain, a module in the eRA Commons. xTrain is now open to all institutions registered with the Commons. Using xTrain also speeds up the NIH approval process and reduces the chance of data entry errors associated with paper forms.

In other news, beginning in late July, xTrain will accept appointments to all Kirschstein-NRSA research training grants (T32s, T34s, T35s, T90s, TL1s, and TU2s). Besides training grant appointments and re-appointments, xTrain accepts amended appointments and termination notices and provides pre-filled payback agreements for eligible postdoctorates. Once a training grant appointment (or other action) has been initiated, xTrain allows institutional and NIH users to track its status.

To get started using xTrain, no registration or special steps are required. Training grant PD/PIs and administrators need only review the information posted here, and follow the steps described. In particular, PD/PIs may wish to explore the option of delegating their xTrain authority to an assistant or departmental administrator.

Further xTrain assistance is available from the eRA Commons Help Desk at http://ithelpdesk.nih.gov/eRA/.