1 wusm ra forum march 2006 grants & contracts. 2 nih update
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WUSM RA ForumMarch 2006
Grants & Contracts
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NIH Update
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Beginning February 1, 2006, National Institute of Health (NIH) will stop sending summary statements and Peer Review Outcome letter to Principal Investigators.
Note: As of December 13, 2005, the National Cancer Institute is no longer distributing Summary Statements and notification of scores/percentiles.
Therefore this info can be accessed via NIH eRA Commons
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Advantages to Registering in the NIH eRA Commons:
• The NIH eRA Commons automatically alerts Principal Investigators by e-mail when a Summary Statement is released and is available for viewing, printing, or downloading;
• Principal Investigators can access Summary Statement within about 8 weeks of the NIH Scientific Review Group (SRG) meeting and scores within about 5 working days after the meeting; and
• The NIH eRA Commons improves consistency and timeliness of communication between NIH, PI’s, and institutions during the grant application process.
• Registration in the NIH eRA Commons is required in order to submit grants electronically to NIH http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/preparing.htm
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The following resources may be helpful when registering in the NIH eRA Commons:
• Home Page for registration and updates: https://commons.era.nih.gov/commons (choose Grantee Organization Registration)
• Frequently Asked Questions: https://commons.era.nih.gov/commons/faq.jsp
• NIH eRA Commoms Helpdesk: 1-866-504-9552, or via e-mail: [email protected]
• Registered Institutions: http://era.nih.gov/userreports/ipf_com_org_list.cfm
• Support Page (Users Guide and more): http://era.nih.gov/commons/index.cfm
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Multiple Principal Investigators
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Why is NIH planning to allow multiple-PIs on individual research awards?
To maximize the potential of “team science” efforts. Selection of the multiple-PI versus single-PI option will be the decision of the
investigators and their institutions
To what specific type of research efforts are the multiple-PI model aimed ?
The full range of such activities will be announced by NIH at some point in the near future.
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Will it be piloted first before applying it more broadly?
NIH will make the multiple-PI option available for applications submittedin response to a selected group of Requests for Applications (RFAs) or
Program Announcements (PAs) in May or June 2006.
Why not restrict the model to only those grants with direct costsexceeding $500K?
Team science is not synonymous with large science.
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Why not simply have applicants use the Program Project Grant(PO1) mechanism instead of developing this new model?
The multiple-PI model is not mechanism based
How will Principal Investigator (PI) be defined now?
The presence of more than one identified PI on an application or award diminishes neither the responsibility nor the accountability of
any indivisual PI. For applications designating multiple-PIs, a section titled Leadership Plan must be included. The
administrative, technical, and scientific responsibilities for each specific aim or activity should be delineated for the PIs and other
members of the scientific team.
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Will there be a required minimum percent effort?
NO! However, as a PI of a research project, a percentage of effort is required.
(See NIH Grant Policy Statement definition for Key Personnel)
Will there be a ceiling on the number of PIs?
No upper limit is currently planned for the number of PIs
Within the Multiple-PI model, can we keep the Co-Investigator (Co-PI)
designation?
NIH has never formally recognized a Co-PI designation, and this policy will continue.
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Can there be a Lead PI within the Multiple-PI model?
No, however there may be an identified leader of components ofthe project and a coordinator of the overall team.
Without a single, designated person in charge, how will decisions be made?
The NIH will ask for a Leadership Plan to describe: roles and areas of responsibility of the named PIs, the process for making decisions on scientific direction, allocating resources, resolving disputes, and other information related to the management of the proposed team science project.
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What is the role of the Contact PI?
“Contact PI”. This person is responsible for communication between the PIs and the NIH, but serving as Contact PI confers no special roles or responsibilities
within the project team.
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To read more about Multiple PIs Go to
http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/multi_pi/
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eSubmissions Update
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Grants.gov – The Federal government’s single on-line portal to find and apply for federal grant funding. Used by all 26 Federal grant-making agencies.
NIH eRA Commons – The NIH electronic Research Administration system that allows applicants/grantees to electronically receive and transmit application and award information. Used by NIH and other HHS components
NSF FastLane – The research administration business system that facilitates the electronic exchange of information between the National Science Foundation and it’s client community- including researchers, reviewers, research administrators, and others doing business with NSF.
Grants Budgeting- The W.U. Research Administration Systems (RAS) component that will provide a means to consolidate proposal data and documents for the purpose of electronic proposal submission to Federal Funding agencies via Grants.gov.
Multiple Systems Working TogetherMultiple Systems Working Together
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Grants.Gov Form Families
SF-424 R&R FamilyLegacy SF-424 Family V1.0SF-424 Individual FamilySF-424 Mandatory FamilySF-424 Short Organizational FamilySF-424 Family
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SF 424 (R& R) Family
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Expected Turnaround Times
• Grants.gov response to application submission - up to 2 business days
• NIH eRA Commons response to application submission - up to 2 business days
• Principal Investigator (PI) and Authorized Organization Representative (AOR)/Signing Official (SO) Verification of application - within 2 business days of availability in NIH eRA Commons
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Where to Go for Help
• Forms transition and questions on NIH’s overall plan for electronic receipt:– NIH Grants Information– Email: [email protected]
• NIH eRA Commons registration and post-submission questions on NIH eRA Commons functionality:– Support Page: http://era.nih.gov/commons/index.cfm – Help Desk
• Email: [email protected] • Phone: 1-866-504-9552 OR 301-402-7469
• Grants.gov registration and submission questions– Grants.gov Customer Service– Visit: http://www.grants.gov/CustomerSupport
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G&C Update
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As Announced by NIH on January 9, 2006
Non-competing awards for every Research Project Grant will be awarded at a level of 97.65% of the amount indicated for the FY 2006 budget period in the Notice of Grant Award for the previous budget year. The amounts indicated for future budget periods will also be adjusted by the same factor.
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SNAP – Modular
Grants Budgeting DocumentLump sum, or detailed direct cost budget - Per the Notice of Grant Award (NGA) Recommended Amount (Total Costs), with appropriate F&A rate/s*
Award StageFunds will be budgeted according to the Notice of Grant Award (NGA)
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SNAP - Non-Modular
Grants Budgeting DocumentLump sum, or detailed direct cost budget - Per the NGA Recommended Amount (Total Costs), with appropriate F&A rate/s*
Award StageG&C will apply the budgetary cut to either BU 34 or 35 depending on which has the most money
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Non-SNAP - Non-Modular
Grants Budgeting DocumentFull, categorical, detailed budget - Per the NGA Recommended Amount (Total Costs), with appropriate F&A rate/s*
Award StageFunds will be budgeted according to the Notice of Grant Award (NGA)
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*For Federal Non-competing continuation applications, projects that have a competitive start date:before 7/1/98 rate = 56% F&A for the life of the grantfrom 7/1/98- through 12/3/01 = 54% F&A for the life of the grantfrom 12/4/01 through 6/30/04 = 53% F&A for the life of the grantbeginning 7/1/04 new rates apply based on chart below
Effective Period
On Campus Research
RateOff Campus
Rate
Other Sponsored
Activity RateInstruction
RateFY2005 (07/1/04 to 06/30/05) 53.00% 26% 30% n/aFY2006 (07/1/05 to 06/30/06) 53.00% 26% 30% n/aFY2007 (07/1/06 to 06/30/07) 52.50% 26% 35% 44%FY2008 (07/1/07 to 06/30/08) 52.00% 26% 35% 44%
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ScenarioBudget period: 1/1/06 through 12/31/06
BUDGET JUSTIFICATION PAGEMODULAR RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION
Initial Period 2nd 3rd 4th 5 th Sum Total(For Entire
Project Period)
DC less Consortium F&A
(Item 7a, Face Page) (Item 8a, Face Page)
Consortium F&A
Total Direct Costs 175,000 150,000 150,000 175,000 175,000 $ 825,000
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To find this sampleGo to “http://grantsandcontracts.wustl.edu”
Click on “Application Process”Click on “NIH Sample Checklist with Multiple F&A Rates”
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To print this formGo to “http://grantsandcontracts.wustl.edu”
Click on “Application Process”Click on “What to Submit to G&C”
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Research Involving Human Subject
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Q. What steps does G & C take when handling Multiple Project Proposals and Identical To’s ?
A. If there is a discrepancy between the title, funding source, or PI of an IRBapproved protocol and a grant application/award,
G & C will ask the department to complete the Certification of Grant Protocol Correspondence form
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Q. What items does G & C review on an IRB approval?
A. G & C reviews the following items;• PI (Principal Investigator)• Title of Human Subject Protocol• Type of protocol review (i.e. full board)• Funding Source listed on Human Subject Protocol• Approval Date of Human Subject Protocol
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Q. What are the various options for handling multiple funding sources (i.e. AHA, MOD)?
A. Whenever there is a discrepancy with a funding source G & C
will ask the department to complete theCertification of Grant Study Correspondence form
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Q. The PIs human subjects research is “in-concept only”. Should the face page of the grant application say yes or no to human subjects?
A. The face page should say yes to human subjects. Prior to funds being released the following form should be submitted to G&C.
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Research Administration
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