Announcements

SciENcv Training Available

Use of SciENcv is required for Other Support requests received October 1, 2025, or later, including proposals, just-in-time requests and progress reports (i.e., NIH RPPRs).

Update on NIH No-Cost Extension Process

If you submitted a request to NIH since May 2025 for a No-Cost Extension via the Prior Approval mechanism in eRA Commons, please reach out to the CGS Grant Specialist who assisted you as soon as possible.

Notice of Early Expiration of Notices of Funding Opportunities

NIH is expiring a list of Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) at the end of the current application cycle (May 24, 2025).

DoD 2025 Decision Matrix Update

The Department of Defense (DoD) published the 2025 Decision Matrix to Inform Fundamental Research Risk Decisions, effective for all proposals submitted on or after May 9, 2025.

Grant Re-budgeting Requests

Alert CGS and OSPA if you are approached by program officer to re-budget.

NIH Common Forms Implementation Update March 25

To further support a successful transition to the Common Forms, NIH is postponing the May 25, 2025 implementation for all applications and Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs). NIH will issue future Guide Notices outlining the new effective date and details as they are finalized.

Proposal Submission Deadline Policy

To ensure timely and accurate submission of proposals for sponsored projects and to honor our commitment to a healthy work-life balance for our staff, the following policy was developed in collaboration between the Vice President for Research, Collaborative Grant Services (CGS), Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) and the Associate Deans for Research (ADRs). This policy outlines the timeline and responsibilities for the proposal preparation and submission process.

Grant Administration Forum for Investigators | Begins Sept 10

The Grant Administration Forum for Investigators (GAFI) is a new communication channel including the leadership of the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA), Collaborative Grant Services (CGS) and Research Financial Services (RFS). The first GAFI session will be on September 10 at 1 p.m. and continue the second Tuesday of every other month. Investigators can submit questions and suggested topics to be covered by providing them in advance.

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