Announcement: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced that ASSIST has been streamlined to support easier initiation and submission of administrative supplements. When an administrative supplement Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number is entered on the ASSIST “Initiate Application” screen, ASSIST will recognize that FOA as an administrative supplement and present a new “Initiate Administrative […]
Announcements
eRA Enhancement – Two Factor Authentication Login Option Coming to eRA Modules
Announcement: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced that ASSIST has been streamlined to support easier initiation and submission of administrative supplements. When an administrative supplement Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) number is entered on the ASSIST “Initiate Application” screen, ASSIST will recognize that FOA as an administrative supplement and present a new “Initiate Administrative […]
COGR’s FAQs and Resources on COVID-19’s Impact to Federal Awards
Announcement: The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) has released a Federal Agency Guidance Matrix (attached) that lists several major grant-making agencies (NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, NASA, AFOSR, ONR) and their relevant updated policies due to the impact of COVID-19. Policies Covered: Late Proposal Acceptance Allowability of Salaries Travel Charges No Cost Extensions Progress & Financial […]
Revision of NSF’s Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-17
Announcement: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a revision to NSF’s implementation of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum (M-20- 17), entitled, Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations. Revisions include: Prior approval requirement waivers (# 8) […]
COGR NIH-Specific FAQ Regarding COVID-19
Announcement: The Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) has released a NIH specific FAQ (attached) regarding COVID-19 and it’s impact on NIH grants. The FAQ covers the below topics: General Impact on Grant Activities Delays in New Funding Opportunities Late Grant Applications Clinical Trial Protocols Research Performance Progress Reports IACUC Inspections Salaries for Reassigned Personnel Providing […]
NSF-Approved Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support Formats
Announcement: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the availability of both NSF-approved formats for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support sections of National Science Foundation (NSF) proposals that fall under the revised Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1). Although use of an NSF-approved format for submission of these […]