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Electronic Research AdministrationOffice of Extramural ResearchNational Institutes of Health

June 2011

Successful eSubmissionof NIH Grant Applications

Sheri CumminseRA Customer Relationship Manager – eSubmission

Deven TinesService Center Representative – Commons & eSubmission

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Two Separate, but Linked Systems

Grants.govFederal-wide portal to find and apply for Federal grant funding •Used by all 26 Federal grant-making agencies

eRA Commons Agency system that allows applicants, grantees and Federal staff to share application/grant information•Used by NIH and a few other HHS divisions

IMPORTANT: Each system has its own registration and application requirements.

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Electronic Submission of Grant Applications to NIH

AOR/SOPI

Find and download

announcement, instructions

and form package.

Principal Investigator (PI) prepares application

per institution guidelines.

PI sends app. to Authorized Organization Rep. (AOR), who submits application to Grants.gov.

eRA retrieves application

from Grants.gov and

checks it for compliance

with application instructions.

PI and AOR/Signing Official

(SO) check submission

status and view assembled

application in eRA Commons.

PI

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eSubmission Web Site

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/ElectronicReceipt/index.htm

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Prepare to Apply & Register

Prepare toApply

& Register

FindOpportunity

PrepareApplication

Submit,Track &

View

SubmissionComplete

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Registration

Grants.govApplicant Organizations only Designate E-Business Point of Contact (E-Biz POC)•Approves Authorized Organization

Representatives (AORs) providing authority to submit applications

No registration needed to find opportunities or download forms

eRA CommonsApplicant Organization & PD/PIDesignate Signing Official (SO)•Registers or affiliates Project Director/Principal

Investigator (PD/PI)Many organizations are already registered. Check with your Office of Sponsored Projects.

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Registration

Tips for Success:If not yet registered, start the process at least 4 weeks before the deadline•Once DUNS number is obtained, Grants.gov and

eRA Commons registrations can be done in tandem

•NIH 2-week “good faith effort” for Commons registration

Set-up multiple AOR and SO accountsLog in to accounts prior to deadline to ensure you have access to the systemsUpdate Central Contractor Registration (CCR) information yearly to keep credentials active

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Registration

More Tips for Success:Do not combine SO and PI roles on single Commons accountPIs get one Commons account that follows them throughout their careers

If PI is already registered, “affiliate” their existing account rather than creating a new one

http://era.nih.gov/commons/steps_commons.cfm#step3

PIs should update their Commons profile prior to submitting (e.g., degree info used to determine Early Stage Investigator eligibility)

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Obtain Software

Adobe ReaderOnly specific Adobe Reader versionsare compatible with Grants.gov forms

PDF conversion programAttachments must be converted to PDF

Grants.gov download software pagehttp://www.grants.gov/help/download_software.jsp

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Make a Submission Plan

Internal organization considerations…Submission method•Downloadable forms

•System-to-system using XML data stream

•Services of a commercial service providerhttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/ElectronicReceipt/sp.htm

Application preparation responsibilitiesSharing applications in progress Internal review & approval processInternal deadlinesAdministrators and PIs must work together!

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Find Opportunity

Prepare toApply

& Register

FindOpportunity

PrepareApplication

Submit,Track &

View

SubmissionComplete

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Find Opportunity

ALL applications must be submitted in response to a specific Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)

NIH simultaneously posts FOAs in:• NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts

• Grants.gov Find Grant Opportunities

Some FOAs focus on specific areas of research and others provide instructions and forms for general grant programs

•Use “Parent” FOAs for unsolicitedapplications

•http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/parent_announcements.htm

Finding FOAs in Grants.gov

Grants.govhttp://grants.gov

For Applicants: Find Grant Opportunitieshttp://grants.gov/applicants/find_grant_opportunities.jsp

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Finding FOAs in Grants.gov

Click Advanced Search or other desired search

Enter search criteria and click Search

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Finding FOAs in Grants.gov

Click Opportunity Title to access opportunity synopsis

Click Application to access application package

Now let’s get to the same step using the NIH Guide…

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Finding FOAs for Investigator–Initiated Research

NIH Office of Extramural Researchhttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm

Parent Announcements for Unsolicited Applications

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Screen shots of NIH Guide at http://grants.nih.gov/grant/guide/

Enter search string or advanced search

Finding FOAs in NIH Guide for Grants & Contracts

Enter search string or click Advanced Search

NIH Guide for Grants & Contractshttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/

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Finding FOAs in NIH Guide for Grants & Contracts

In Advanced Search screen, enter search parameters and click on Search button.

Enter search parameters

Click Search

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Finding FOAs in NIH Guide for Grants & Contracts

Review list of FOAs matching your criteria and find FOA of interest

Click Announcement Number link to access FOA information

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Announcement NotesCarefully read the entire announcement!Key dates:

Release/Posted Date: package and instructions available for download; begin preparing applicationApplication Submission/Receipt/Due Date: applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. local timeOpening Date: systems begin accepting applicationsExpiration Date: announcement closed

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Announcement Notes

FOAs in the NIH Guide include button to download app from Grants.gov

Click download Verify information

Click Apply for Grant Electronically found within the NIH Guide announcement.

Can also get to this

screen by clicking

Application from

Grants.gov synopsis…

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Download Package & Application Guide

Download application instructions and Application Package

Sign up for Agency updates to FOA

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Application Guide

Read and follow application guide instructions

Agency-specific instructions are marked with the HHS logo

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Prepare Application

Prepare toApply

& Register

FindOpportunity

PrepareApplication

Submit,Track &

View

SubmissionComplete

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SF 424 (R&R) Data Set

NIH uses the SF 424 Research & Related (R&R) data set

Owned and maintained by Grants.gov

NIH applications include:Federal-wide (R&R) components•NIH cannot build agency-specific business rules

into federal-wide forms

Agency-specific (PHS 398) components

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SF 424 (R&R) Data Set

SF 424 (R&R) Components include:SF 424 (R&R)—An application cover componentResearch & Related Project/Performance Site Location(s)Research & Related Other Project InformationResearch & Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded)Research & Related BudgetR&R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) FormBudget Information – Construction ProgramsSmall Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Information

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NIH Agency-specific components

NIH requires additional information for review of its biomedical research portfolio.NIH agency-specific components (titled PHS 398):

PHS Cover Letter FilePHS 398 Cover Page Supplement (supplements the R&R Cover)PHS 398 Modular BudgetPHS 398 Research PlanPHS 398 ChecklistPHS 398 Career Development Award Supplemental FormPHS Fellowship Supplemental FormPHS 398 Research Training Program PlanPHS 398 Training Budget PHS 398 Training Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form

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Grant Application Package Screen

Make sure you have the correct application package.

FOA information is automatically populated and not editable.

Save the package locally.*Application Form Screen - Top*

Mandatory Grants.gov fields highlighted yellow with red box.

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Grant Application Package ScreenMandatory Documents must be completed prior to submission.

*Application Form Screen - Bottom*

Complete the SF 424 (R&R) form first – info from this form populates fields in other forms in the package.

See application guide to determine which Optional Documents you need to include.

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Ten Checks for Avoiding Common Errors

1. Does the DUNS number on the SF 424 (R&R) cover form match the DUNS number used for Grants.gov & Commons registrations?

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Ten Checks for Avoiding Common Errors

Primary site DUNS is required by NIH and is enforced by the eRA systems with a validation

In ADOBE-FORMS-B1 application packages, the DUNS is no longer marked as required on the federal-wide Project/Performance Site Location(s) form

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Ten Checks for Avoiding Common Errors

2. Did you provide correct Type of Submission (box #1), Federal Identifier (box #4), and Type of Application (box #8) information on the SF 424 (R&R) cover form?

•Use Application for first submission attempt

•Use Changed/Corrected when submitting again to correct eRA-identified errors/warnings

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Ten Checks for Avoiding Common Errors

•If box 1=Application and box 8=New, then leave blank

•If box 1=Changed/Corrected and box 8=New, then enter previous Grants.gv tracking number

•Otherwise, use Institute and serial # of previous NIH grant/app (e.g., use CA987654 from 1R01CA987654-01)

•See Application Guide for definition of application types

Ten Checks for Avoiding Common Errors

Type of Application (box 8)

Term Notes

New An application that is submitted for funding for the first time. (Type 1)

Renewal Previous years of funding for the project have elapsed. Competing for additional years of funding to continue original project. (Type 2)

Revision Request for additional funds for a current award to expand the scope of work. Applicants should contact the awarding agency for advice on submitting any revision/supplement application. (Type 3)

Resubmission Application previously reviewed. A revised or amended application that addresses reviewer feedback. (A1)

Continuation NIH does not use the SF 424 (R&R) for Continuation applications. (Type 5; progress reports for simplified non-competing (SNAP) applications are submitted directly to eRA Commons; for others, paper apps. are still submitted.)

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Ten Checks for Avoiding Common Errors

3. Did you include the eRA Commons ID in the Credential field of the R&R Sr./Key Person Profile form for all PD/PIs?

4. If submitting a Multiple-PD/PI application, did you give all PIs the PD/PI role on the Sr./Key Person Profile form?

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Ten Checks for Avoiding Common Errors

Enter PI Commons Username

eRA Commons username must be

supplied in the Credential field

For multiple PD/PI applications, select the PD/PI role for each PI and provide their eRA

Commons username in the Credential field

Enter PI Commons UsernameSelect PD/PI role for each PI

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Ten Checks for Avoiding Common Errors

5. Did you include Organization name for all Sr./Key listed on the R&R Sr./Key Person Profile (Expanded) form?

Organization Name

PD/PI Organization will auto-populate from SF

424 (R&R) cover if available.

NIH requires the Organization name for

all Sr./Key listed.

Enter Organization Name

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Ten Checks for Avoiding Common Errors

6. Did you include all required attachments?Whether an attachment is required is often based on how the applicant answers specific questions throughout the application Examples: • Human Subjects = Yes, then Human Subjects

section of the PHS 398 Research Plan required• Vertebrate Animals = Yes, then Vertebrate

Animals attachment is required• More than one entry on the R&R Sr./Key

Person Profile form with the role of “PD/PI,” then the Multiple PD/PI Leadership Plan attachment on the PHS 398 Research Plan form is required

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Ten Checks for Avoiding Common Errors

Annotated form sets available on the

Resources page of the Applying Electronically

website are a great resource for helping

identify many conditional

requirements.

Annotated form sets:http://grants.nih.gov/grants/ElectronicReceipt/communication.htm

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Ten Checks for Avoiding Common Errors

7. Are all your attachments in PDF format?Use simple PDF-formatted files • Do not use Portfolio or similar feature to bundle multiple

files into a single PDF

• Disable security features such as password protection Keep file names to 50 characters or less and use only letters, numbers and underscore (_)Do not include headers or footers• Section headings as part of the text (e.g., Specific Aims,

Background & Significance) are encouraged

Follow guidelines for fonts and margins Avoid 2-column and “landscape” format

PDF Guidelines: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/ElectronicReceipt/pdf_guidelines.htm

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Ten Checks for Avoiding Common Errors

8. Did you follow the page limits specified in the FOA and application guide?

Find page limits in:•FOA text •Application guide page limit table •Application guide form field instructions

(Page limit table from Application Guide)

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Ten Checks for Avoiding Common Errors

9. Did you include effort > 0 for all Sr./Key personnel listed on the R&R Budget form?

Use either calendar months or a combination of academic and summer monthsPD/PI must have effort >0 for every period

Include effort > zero for all Sr./Key

listed

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Ten Checks for Avoiding Common Errors

10. Did you follow all special instructions noted in Section IV. Application and Submission Information of the announcement?

When the application guide and FOA instructions differ, the FOA winsFOA-specific requirements are not typically system-enforced Applications that do not comply with the instructions may be delayed or not accepted for review

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Program-specific Considerations

Special considerations for special programs

Individual National Research Service Award (NRSA) Fellowships (F)

Research Career Development Award Program (Ks, except K12)

Institutional Training (Ts & Ds) and Institutional Career Development (K12)

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Fellowship (F) Applications

Fellowship (F) applications Fellowship-specific Application Guide•http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/index.

htm

Designate Sponsor on the R&R Sr./Key Person Profile (Expanded) form•Select Role of “Other”, then indicate “Sponsor”

in Other Role category

Complete PHS Fellowship Supplemental Form, including new Sponsor(s) and Co-Sponsor(s) section PHS Cover Letter form is required•Include list of referees that will submit

reference letters through Commons

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Career Development (K) Applications

Research Career Development Award Program (Ks, except K12) applications

Supplemental instructions for Career Development applications added to general Application Guide•http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/index.ht

m (Part I, Section 7)

Complete PHS 398 Career Development Award Supplemental formPHS Cover Letter form is fequired for mentored Ks (K01, K07, K08, K18, K22, K23, K25, K99)•Include list of referees that will submit reference

letters through Commons

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Career Development (K) Applications

New K page limits for due dates on/after January 7, 2011

Mentoring Plan - 6 pagesStatements by Mentor, Co-Mentors, Consultants, Contributors - 6 pages Description of Institutional Environment - 1 pageInstitutional Commitment to Candidate's Research Career Development - 1 page

NIH Guide Notice: NOT-OD-11-027http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-027.html

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Training Applications

Training (Ts & Ds) and Institutional Career Development (K12) Program applications

Supplemental instructions for Training applications added to general Application Guide (Part I, Section 8) •http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/index.htm

Depending on FOA, one of three application packages is used; vary by budget requirements•R&R Budget (only)•PHS 398 Training Budget (only)•R&R Budget and PHS 398 Training Budget

Complete PHS 398 Research Training Program PlanData Tables – user defined bookmarks included in the attachment will be pulled into application image

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Submit, Track & View

Prepare toApply

& Register

FindOpportunity

PrepareApplication

Submit,Track &

View

SubmissionComplete

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AOR - Submit Application

Check Package for Errors only checks a subset of Grants.gov errors

You must SUBMIT the application for it to be checked against NIH application instructions. NIH errors/warnings will be displayed in the eRA Commons.

Save & Submit button will not become active until application is saved and mandatory information is completed.

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Enter your Grants.gov username and password – you must be fully registered to successfully submit.

Only the AOR can submit application!

AOR - Submit Application

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AOR - Submit Application

Click Sign and Submit Application button to record electronic signature and initiate submission process to Grants.gov.

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AOR - Submit Application

Print/Save your Confirmation screen info

Grants.gov Tracking #

Date/Time Stamp - due 5 p.m. local time of the applicant org. on submission deadline date

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On-time Submission

Error-free submission must be accepted by Grants.gov with a time stamp on or before 5:00 p.m. local time (of submitting organization) on due date

NIH recommends submitting early (days, not minutes) to have time to address system-identified errors or problems found during the application viewing window

All Changed/Corrected submissions must be made by the due date/time

NIH’s late policy does not allow for error corrections after the deadline

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Updated Late Policy

Updated NIH Policy on Late Submission of Grant Applications

Consolidates previous notices (NOT-OD-08-027 and NOT-OD-08-111)Reflects other policy changes (e.g., the elimination of the error-correction window) Provides additional guidance• Specifically indicates that failure to complete required

registrations by the deadline and the need to correct errors/warnings are not acceptable reasons for late submissions

Permission to submit late not given in advance

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NIH Guide Notice: NOT-OD-11-035http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-035.html

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eRA Commons

Signing Officials (SOs)Principal Investigators (PIs)Delegated Assistants (ASSTs)

Track Application Status

Grants.govAuthorized Organization Representatives (AORs)

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Track Status - Grants.gov Notifications

AOR receives Grants.gov e-mailsReceipt•Grants.gov e-mail verifying receipt of

applicationValidation•Grants.gov e-mail verifying successful

submission to Grants.gov•OR rejection due to errors

Transmission to Agency•E-mail sent once agency retrieves

submission•E-mail sent when agency tracking number

assignedhttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/ElectronicReceipt/submit_app.htm#submit

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Track Status – Grants.gov Validations

Grants.gov Error CheckingGrants.gov mandatory fields completedMandatory documents moved to the Mandatory Documents for Submission box and completedDUNS# on application matches DUNS# in organization’s Grants.gov registrationAttachments are •Virus-free

•Have file names of 50 characters or less

•Have file names with no spaces or special characters

( -, &, *, %, /, #, \); underscore (_) is OK

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Track Status – Grants.gov (AOR)

Grants.gov application status

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Track Status – eRA Commons

Commons Status is an integral part of electronic application submission

Applications are picked up by eRA Commons and checked against application guide and opportunity instructionsProcessing result available in eRA Commons Status to SOs, PIs and delegated assistantsE-mail notifications sent

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Track Status- eRA Commons Notifications

eRA e-mails are sent to the AOR/SO, PD/PI and contact e-mails listed on SF 424 (R&R) form

Validation complete, check assembled applicationValidation complete, check assembled application – Warnings onlyAction required – Errors and/or WarningsAction required – Missing or invalid eRA Commons Username (only sent to AOR/SO)Action required – System ErrorSO has refused electronic application (rejected)NIH has auto-verified the application (after 2-day viewing window)

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/ElectronicReceipt/submit_app.htm#track

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Accessing eRA Commons

Go to: https://commons.era.nih.gov/commons/ Enter your Username and Password

UsernamePassword

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PI Admin – Delegate Status

PD/PIs can Delegate Status viewing privileges

Provides access to PI’s Status information including the ability to check for application submission errors/warnings and to view the assembled application imageDOES NOT provide access to application summary statement or priority score Delegation can be made to any eRA Commons user at the PI’s institution with the Assistant (ASST) role

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Track Status in Commons – PD/PI

Select Recent/Pending eSubmissions

Or provide Grants.gov tracking number from e-mail notification

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Track Status in eRA Commons – PD/PI

Grants.gov tracking # and date are displayed followed by the list of errors/warnings for each submission attempt

Indicates eSubmission Error

Grants.gov Tracking #

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Track Status in eRA Commons

Errors stop application processing and must be corrected before the deadline

Warnings do not stop application submission and are corrected at the discretion of the applicant before the deadline

Helpful Links Avoiding Common Errors page:

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/ElectronicReceipt/avoiding_errors.htm

Full list of Commons Validations:http://grants.nih.gov/grants/ElectronicReceipt/files/SF424RR_Validation.pdf

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Correcting eSub Errors/Warnings

To correct errors/warnings in an application submission:

Make needed corrections to the local application formsCheck Changed/Corrected in the Type of Submission field located in box #1 of the SF 424 (R&R) form • Federal Identifier on SF 424 (R&R) cover (box #4) is a required

field when Changed/Corrected is selected

• If box #8=New, include original Grants.gov tracking number

• Otherwise, continue to use the Institute/Center and serial number from original application/grant number (ex. CA987654)

Include cover letter if after submission deadlineSubmit the entire Changed/Corrected applicationback through Grants.gov before the deadlineTrack submission through to CommonsNOTE: Reviewers do not see applicant errors/warnings.

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View Application Image

Once an error-free application is received, the eRA system will:

Assemble the grant application imageInsert headers (PI name) & footers (page numbers) on all pagesGenerate Table of Contents and bookmark important sectionsPost the assembled application image in the PI’s eRA Commons account

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Application Viewing Window

Applicants have two (2) business days to view the assembled application before it automatically moves forward to NIH staff for further processing

SO can Reject application within viewing window and submit a Changed/Corrected application prior to the due date

If you can’t VIEW it, we can’t REVIEW it!

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Status – View Application Image

View Appendices and Cover Letter

Follow e-Application link to view assembledapplication image

Follow link to detailed status info

Status is Pending Verification

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Status – e-Application

TIP: Carefully review the entire application.This is your first chance to view/print the same

application image that will be used by Reviewers!

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Reject Application (SO)

Must have SO role

Select Recent/ Pending eSubmissions

Click Search

Enter Search Criteria

PIs: If the application image in the eRA Commons does not properly reflect the submitted material, work with your SO to reject the application!

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Reject Application (SO)

Select Reject eApplication

Enter comment to be sent with e-mail notification

Click Reject

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Submission Complete!

Prepare toApply

& Register

FindOpportunity

PrepareApplication

Submit,Track, &

View

SubmissionComplete

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Submission Complete!

If no action is taken during the two business day viewing window, the application automatically moves forward to NIH for further processing.

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eSub Odds & Ends

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Trouble submitting due to system issues?When Grants.gov or eRA system issues threaten your

on-time submission…Contact appropriate support to try to get resolution•If working with Grants.gov, contact eRA Help Desk to

document issue and steps taken toward resolutiono If verified system issue, this documentation can be used in

place of tracking # and time stamp as proof of "on-time" submission

o Document your issues and corrective actions, including support ticket numbers, in cover letter

If eRA Help Desk confirms a system issue, your application will not be considered late as long as you work diligently with the Help Desk to resolve problems as quickly as possible

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NIH Contingency Plans

Contingency plansAddress large-scale, extended system issues on submission deadline dates• Individual issues, issues affecting small subsets of applicants,

or issues lasting less than a half business day handled case-by-case

Sample actions:• Extending submission deadline

Communicated through:• Alert on Commons log in screen

• Notice in NIH Guide for Grants & Contracts:http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/index.html

• Commons listservs:http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/listserv.htm

• Applying Electronically website: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/ElectronicReceipt/index.htm

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Reference LettersSome NIH grant programs require the submission

of reference letters in addition to the grant application (e.g., Mentored Career Development program)

Letters are NOT part of the electronic application through Grants.gov Submitted directly by the referee through eRA CommonsCommons registration not required to submit reference letterLetters can be submitted in advance of application submission• Letters are joined with the electronic application within the eRA

system once the application submission process is completeReference letters are due by the application submission deadlineApplications missing the required letters may be delayed in the review process or not accepted at allApplicants can track the submission of reference letters in the Commons, but cannot view the actual letter

Information about the reference letter process can be found in each applicable FOA and

within the application guide.

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More Policy & Process Updates

Keep an eye on the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts for policy and process updates.

Subscribe for weekly e-mails of new Guide postings:

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/listserv.htm

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Post-submission Application Materials

NIH will only accept post-submission grant application materials resulting from unforeseen administrative issues for most applications

See Guide Notice for details on acceptable and unacceptable material, exceptions, and page limitsWhen exceptions do apply, materials must be received at least 30 days prior to the peer review meeting and must be sent by (or with the explicit concurrence of) the AOR

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NIH Guide Notice: NOT-OD-10-115http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-10-115.html

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New Rules for Resubmissions

NIH now allows only a single Resubmission (A1) for most applications

NIH Guide Notice: NOT-OD-10-080http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-10-080.html

Applicants must submit their Resubmission application (A1) within thirty-seven (37) months of the initial New, Renewal, or Revision application due date

NIH Guide Notice: NOT-OD-10-140http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-10-140.html

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Appendix Policy & “Overstuffed” ApplicationsApplicants must follow application guide and announcement instructions regarding appropriate appendix materials

Applicants should not use the Appendix section to circumvent page limits•In particularly egregious cases NIH has the

authority to withdraw the application from review or consideration for funding

NIH Guide Notice: NOT-OD-10-077http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-10-077.html

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Summary of Related Policy ChangesEffective Date

Policy Change and Guide Notice

05/07/11 ADOBE-FORMS-B1 for all electronic applicationshttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-007.html

Posted:03/29/2011

Change in Policy on the Submission of Plans for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research (K applications)http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-059.html

Posted:02/11/2011

Change in Policy on the Submission of Plans for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research (T and D applications) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-039.html

01/25/11 End of two-day error correction windowhttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-10-123.html

01/25/11 ADOBE-FORMS-B1 required for F, K, T, D applications http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-008.html

01/25/11 Time limit (37 months) for NIH Resubmission applicationshttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-10-140.html

Posted:01/20/2011

Change in Policy on the Submission of Letters of Referencehttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-036.html

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Summary of Policy Changes

Effective Date

Policy Change and Guide Notice

Posted:01/13/2011

Updated late policyhttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-035.html

01/07/11 End of A2 application submissionshttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-10-080.html

01/07/11 New page limits for Kshttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-027.html

Posted:11/9/2010

New FOA formathttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-019.html

09/25/10 New policy on post-submission application materials http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-10-091.html

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ResourcesSupport, FAQs, Websites

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Grants.gov Support Resources

Grants.gov Contact CenterAssistance with: • Grants.gov registration; form behavior & navigation; issues

submitting to Grants.gov site

Phone: 1-800-518-4726E-mail: support@grants.gov

Help Page Resources, FAQs, Troubleshooting Tips http://www.grants.gov/help/help.jsp

Download Software Pagehttp://www.grants.gov/help/download_software.jsp

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NIH & eRA Commons Resources

eRA Commons Help DeskAssistance with:•eRA Commons registration, eRA system

validations

Create ticket on Web: http://itservicedesk.nih.gov/eRA/Phone: 301-402-7469Toll-free: 866-504-9552TTY: 301-451-5939Business hours Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-8 p.m. E.T.

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NIH & eRA Commons Resources

Websites:eRA Commons: https://commons.era.nih.gov/commons/

Electronic Research Administration: http://era.nih.gov/

Applying Electronically: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/ElectronicReceipt/

NIH About Grants: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm

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Questions