NIH Pilots Electronic Submission for Relinquishing Statement, Type 6 & 7 Applications

September 28, 2012

As part of the continuing effort to move to electronic processes, NIH is now piloting a new eRA Commons module, which allows submission of relinquishing statements.  NIH is also piloting the electronic submission of applications through Grants.gov for post-award changes in grantee organization or grantee organizational status.  The following will be accepted electronically: The Official … Continue reading “NIH Pilots Electronic Submission for Relinquishing Statement, Type 6 & 7 Applications”

Celebrating Science

September 28, 2012

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to participate in A Celebration of Science, where more than 1,000 leaders from across the scientific research and policy communities participated in a three-day event led by FasterCures and the Milken Institute. This celebration was held to reaffirm the importance of biomedical research and showcase the outcomes of research on people’s lives.

October 17, 2012: New NIH RPPR Training Webinar

September 26, 2012

Are you familiar with the new NIH Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR)?  The RPPR is a Federal-wide initiative to standardize reporting by creating a uniform format for all interim reporting of research and research-related activities.  The result of this initiative is the RPPR Final Format. As of October 19, all grantee institutions will have access … Continue reading “October 17, 2012: New NIH RPPR Training Webinar”

May I Still Use Forms Which Are Past the Expiration Date?

September 24, 2012

NIH recently issued a Notice on the availability of newly revised forms and instructions for post-award documents, including interim and final progress reports. Revised Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) forms are also now available. Revised competing applications and instructions are expected to be implemented in the summer of 2013, following electronic development of applicable … Continue reading “May I Still Use Forms Which Are Past the Expiration Date?”

How Often Do I Need to Update My System of Awards Management (SAM) Registration?

September 21, 2012

Your SAM registration (formerly CCR registration) needs to be renewed at least annually. Remember, all registrations and renewals must be complete to submit an application to NIH. NOTE: Once you update your record in SAM, it will take 48 to 72 hours to complete just like it did in CCR. You will be notified via email … Continue reading “How Often Do I Need to Update My System of Awards Management (SAM) Registration?”