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The Basics 2011. Office of Sponsored Programs . Instructor. Craig Johnson OSP Administrator erfalas@uw.edu or 543-4043. Objectives. By the end of this class you will : Know what Grants.gov is and when to use it Understand the 2 options for submitted applications from the UW
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The Basics 2011 Office of Sponsored Programs
Instructor Craig Johnson OSP Administrator erfalas@uw.edu or 543-4043
Objectives By the end of this class you will: • Know what Grants.gov is and when to use it • Understand the 2 options for submitted applications from the UW • Know how to find funding opportunities supported by Grants.gov • Understand the UW process for submitting Grants.gov applications • Gain hands-on experience using Grants.gov
Agenda • Grants.gov Overview • Two ways to complete applications • Preparation time • What info do I need? • Where do I get it? • Finding & completing the Adobe formset • Final Check and downloading • Q&A
What is Grants.gov? • An electronic portal that allows users to find, apply for, and manage over 1,000 grant opportunities from 26 different Federal agencies
When do I use Grants.gov? • Depends on the agency and program requirements. Some sponsors (e.g., NIH, NOAA) currently use Grants.gov; some (e.g., NSF) are still in transition.
Two Ways to Complete Grants.gov Applications #1 Adobe • Search and download forms direct from Grants.gov • Complete forms • Attach to eGC1 and route • OSP will upload and submit your application • Errors and warning messages provided by OSP
Two Ways to Complete Grants.gov Applications #2 SAGE Grant Runner • Complete the forms directly in SAGE (combined with eGC1) • Route for campus approvals • OSP submits application with a click of a button • Errors and warning messages appear in eGC1 History & Comments
Getting Started • NIH’s system is called ERA Commons. • In order to apply to NIH, every PI (or grad student) must have an active account in Commons. • Contact your Department Administrator to request an NIH Commons login account.
Getting Started • Your computer is loaded with the most currently supported version of Adobe (9.1.2.) • Search, download and become familiar with the Program Announcement and instructions • Schedule so that submission is in compliance with GIM19
Summary of Recent Changes (2009) • Research Plan PHS398 “Attachments” (Background & Significance, Preliminary Studies/Progress Report, Research Design and Methods) now “Research Strategy” • Research Plan reformatted and reducedto 12 pages • Other Project Info form have modified requirement • Biosketch now begins with a personal statement • Applies to both Grants.gov Adobe PDF and Grant Runner
UW Routing and Submission Process Review by OSP Admin Routing on Campus In OSP
Navigating the Submission Freeway OSP transmits application & receives confirmation Grants.gov performs basic check GRANT000012345 Agency System (NIH) eRA CommonsAN12345
Grants.gov National Submission Funnel Everyone’s Goal: 100% success in submitting error free
UW Deadlines(Submit Proposal) GIM 19 7+ days: • All final business elements and draft scope of work • Approved by campus reviewers and IN OSP • OSP needs to be able to do a meaningful review 3+ days: • Final proposal in complete & final format • Status = IN OSP by 5pm -3 days: • Any application received by OSP after 5pm 3 business days before the sponsor deadline will not be reviewed and will be sent back to the PI/Dept • Waiver Process
Sponsor Deadlines(Submit Proposal) -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 UW Holiday • Any hard deadline that is missed will usually result in the application being returned without review • Hint • Create a calendar using the sponsor deadline • Count back 3 and 7 business days • Make a reasonable timeline for each section/part • Concurrent timelines for admin vs science sections -4 -3 -2 -1
7 Day Rule 3+ Day Rule QUIZ What is due when? all business components complete/final + draft version of the science (Research Strategy) all proposal components complete/final+ final version of the science (Research Strategy)
When am I really ready to submit? • All required eGC1 fields completed • All COMPLETED sponsor forms attached • IRB or IACUC studies / protocol approval dates • IRB / IACUC modifications applied for • Attached paperwork for subcontracts or consultants • Research Plan & budget is attached in FINAL form • Attachments are in correct format (NIH=PDF only) • F&A rate is in accordance with GIM 13A • Any required waivers approved (e.g. IDC, e-GC1 addendum, 48hr) Then RTS = YES!!
Demonstration of Grant.gov System • Finding Grant Opportunities • Download Instructions • Download application package • Complete application package • Viewing and Printing application package • Email acknowledgements and notifications
To download application For a full copy of the instructions
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7 Steps toSubmit NIH proposal via Grants.gov • Download application package via Grants.gov • Complete the application package • Complete a eGC1 in SAGE. • Upload application package to GC-1 and route to OSP • OSP will review & submit final application • Validation process (multiple emails btw OSP, Grants.gov & department) • Validation of NIH proposals via ERA Commons
3 Steps toSubmit NIH Proposal via Grant Runner • Create, complete and submit to OSP a new eGC1 in SAGE containing the application package. • Real time validation info contained within SAGE History and Comments. • Validation of NIH proposals via eRA Commons.
Where do I look for more info? • NSF website: http://www.nsf.gov • NIH Instructions for 424 Formshttp://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/index.htm • NIH ERA’s Commons website: https://commons.era.nih.gov/commons • Avoid Common Errors:http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/avoiding_errors.htm
Where can I go for help? • For technical questions:http://grants.gov/ or 1-800-518-4726 • For NIH’s overall plan for electronic receipt, contact NIH Grants info at grantsinfo@nih.gov • For UW procedure and process: Contact OSP Help Desk at 685-4362 or osphelp@u.washington.edu • For Grant Runner questions:Contact the SAGE Help Desk at 685-8335 or sagehelp@uw.edu.
Helpful Tips • Always review the Program Announcement for requirements (i.e. page limits, documentation, etc.). • Answer “Yes” on the eGC1 Ready-to-Submit (RTS) question only when the proposal is ready for submission • The budget and the SF424 form must have the same start date • Make sure to use the correct DUNS# • Level of effort must be listed on detailed budget • Do not use headers and footers on documents
More Helpful Tips NIH Only: • Co-project Director (PD) or Co-Principal Investigator (PI) is not recognized. • Make sure PI information in eRA Commons matches the name used on the application. • Convert document attachments to PDF format.
Test your knowledge https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/ survey/almarks/91416
In Closing • Class Evaluation: • https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/almarks/93633 THANKS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!