electronic submission: update and lessons learned
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Electronic Submission:Update and Lessons Learned
July ORA Third Tuesday
July 15, 2008
Update
• PureEdge – Still used for most packages; will not work with Vista operating system or Macs (except PC-compatible Macs)
• Adobe – Used for some packages; be sure to use correct version (check grants.gov web site for latest info)
Agency Plans - NIH• Plans to post bulk of Adobe forms in December • Planned submission dates and mechanisms:
– February 12, 2009 - Research Career Development (all Ks except K12) April 8, 2009 - Individual National Research Service Awards (F) September 25, 2009 - Institutional National Research Service Awards and Other Training Grants (T, D), D43, D71/U2R and K12
• http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-08-073.html
Agency Plans - Army
• Posted an estimated transition to Adobe of June 30, 2008, but . . . .
• Pre-applications/LOIs via Army web site; full applications via grants.gov
• e-receipt FAQs: https://cdmrp.org/FAQ/#grants_q4
Agency Plans - NSF• So far, few opportunities require
submission via grants.gov; although they may be posted on grants.gov.
• Most NSF applications are submitted via NSF FastLane; paper copies of color graphics may be sent later.
• Contact ORA for FastLane registration.• https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/GGHelp/
webhelp/grants/grants_gov.htm
Agency Plans - HRSA
• Apply through grants.gov
• Complete application in HRSA EHB system
• http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/electronicsubmission.htm
Lessons Learned• Instructions – Agency and Opportunity
Variations• Using Old Packages – not recommended• Time Line – Why the Early Bird gets at least
a shot at the worm and the Late Submission may not get in at all; best plans may be delayed due to personnel absences or unexpected illness or technical problems.
Lessons Learned• Proofreading• Consistency throughout application (e.g.,
budget/justification, role on project)• Correct spelling of “principal investigator”• Ignoring areas that are not applicable• Supporting documents (including
collaboration letters; subaward letters)
Lessons Learned
• Prior approval of cost-share/match (department, college, F&O)
• PI Assurance Form for NIH – required
• Route sheet signed by all departments/colleges
• Calendar months vs. % effort on SF424 applications
Lessons Learned
• Army 48-hour advance deadline; ORA 5-working day deadline
• Grants.gov guarantee to get application to agency w/i 48 hours
• Warnings vs. Errors in NIH
• Other agencies – no feedback on errors
Lessons Learned
• ORA will provide training to departments/groups, individuals upon request.
• Let ORA know when you are submitting a proposal, when it is due, any special guidelines.
Lessons Learned• Expect long hold times on help desks at NIH and grants.gov on submission deadlines.
ORA Contacts• Office of Research Administration
– 910 Madison, Suite 823– Memphis, TN 38163– 901 448-5587/ fax 901 448-7600– [email protected]
– Ginny – x1668 [email protected]– Connie – x 4188 [email protected]– Debbie – x4823 [email protected]– Rosa – x5587 – [email protected]