Announcement: On Monday, October 16, 2023, the Extramural Trainee Reporting and Career Tracking (xTRACT) module within eRA Commons will begin to feature refreshed screens and new user-friendly features. All xTRACT screens will move to the new visual appearance being adopted by other eRA modules, as part of a required technology upgrade. However, the capabilities will remain […]
NIH Operates Under a Continuing Resolution
Announcement: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), operates under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act (Public Law 118-015) signed by President Biden on September 30, 2023. This Act (CR) continues government operations through November 17, 2023, at the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 enacted level, with no reduction. Consistent with NIH […]
NIH Guide Notice-Prior Approval Requests for Revisions to an Approved DMS Plan
Reminder: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced that any changes to an approved Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMS Plan) (for funded awards subject to the Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy) requires the recipient to submit a timely formal prior approval request to the funding NIH Institute, Center, or Office (ICO). Recipients must submit […]
Potential Government Shutdown
Announcement: Negotiations continue as Congress works to pass a budget by the close of the federal fiscal year on September 30, 2023. If Congress fails to fund the budget, the US Government will be required to shut down until a budget agreement is reached by Congress and signed by the President. At this time, the Office of […]
NIH Subaward Requirements (Webinar)
Announcement: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced an upcoming online webinar on the topic of NIH Subaward Requirements (Domestic and Foreign). Join experts from the NIH Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA) for a walk-through of various subaward agreements. Gain insight, ask questions, and learn about key policy requirements during this informative and […]
Crash Course in NIH Grants Fundamentals
Announcement: Are you new to the world of NIH grants or looking for a refresher? The National Institutes of Health has curated a playlist of YouTube videos designed to provide an overview of the NIH grants process, the different funding programs available, key tools to use as you develop your application, and grant writing advice straight from […]