NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-27-077)

NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-27-077) is sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). The NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program supports projects that improve the public's understanding of health and science. This R25 grant specifically excludes clinical trials.

PAR-27-077: NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Department of Health and Human Services Part 1.

Overview Information Participating Organization(s) National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) Components of Participating Organizations National Institute of General Medical Sciences ( NIGMS ) National Human Genome Research Institute ( NHGRI ) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ( NIAID ) National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering ( NIBIB ) National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research ( NIDCR ) National Institute on Drug Abuse ( NIDA ) National Institute of Mental Health ( NIMH ) National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities ( NIMHD ) National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health ( NCCIH ) All applications to this funding opportunity announcement should fall within the mission of the Institutes/Centers.

The following NIH Offices may co-fund applications assigned to those Institutes/Centers. Office of Research on Women's Health ( ORWH ) Office of Data Science Strategy ( ODSS ) Funding Opportunity Title NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Check for any recent Notices of NIH Policy Changes that may impact application requirements.

Funding Opportunity Number (FON) Companion Funding Opportunity See Section III. 3. Additional Information on Eligibility.

Assistance Listing Number(s) 93. 859, 93. 121, 93.

213, 93. 313, 93. 855, 93.

242, 93. 286, 93. 279, 93.

172, 93. 866, 93. 307, 93.

310 Funding Opportunity Purpose The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH.

The overarching goal of this NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program is to support educational activities that increase understanding of biomedical research among pre-college (pre-kindergarten to grade12) individuals, and to encourage awareness of and continued interest in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this NOFO will support educational activities with a primary focus on: Courses for Skills Development Curriculum or Methods Development Funding Opportunity Announcement Goal(s) To ensure the vitality and continued productivity of the research enterprise, NIGMS provides leadership in supporting the training of future scientists and developing research capacity throughout the country.

Open Date (Earliest Submission Date) The following table includes NIH standard due dates marked with an asterisk. Renewal / Resubmission / Revision (as allowed) AIDS - New/Renewal/Resubmission/Revision, as allowed All applications are due by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections to errors found in the application during the submission process by the due date.

Required Application Instructions It is critical that applicants follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide , except where instructed to do otherwise (in this NOFO or in a Notice from NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts ). Conformance to all requirements (both in the How to Apply - Application Guide and the NOFO) is required and strictly enforced.

Applicants must read and follow all application instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide as well as any program-specific instructions noted in Section IV . When the program-specific instructions deviate from those in the How to Apply - Application Guide , follow the program-specific instructions. Applications that do not comply with these instructions may be delayed or not accepted for review.

There are several options available to submit your application through Grants. gov to NIH and Department of Health and Human Services partners. You must use one of these submission options to access the application forms for this opportunity.

Use the NIH ASSIST system to prepare, submit and track your application online. Use an institutional system-to-system (S2S) solution to prepare and submit your application to Grants. gov and eRA Commons to track your application.

Check with your institutional officials regarding availability. Use Grants. gov Workspace to prepare and submit your application and eRA Commons to track your application.

Part 1. Overview Information Part 2. Full Text of Announcement Section I.

Funding Opportunity Description Section II. Award Information Other Award Budget Information Section III. Eligibility Information Section IV.

Application and Submission Information Section V. Application Review Information Section VI. Award Administration Information Section VII.

Agency Contacts Section VIII. Other Information Part 2. Full Text of Announcement Section I.

Funding Opportunity Description The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research educational activities that complement other formal training programs in the mission areas of the NIH Institutes and Centers.

The overarching goal of this NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program is to support educational activities that increase understanding of biomedical research among pre-college (pre-kindergarten to grade 12) individuals, and to encourage awareness of and continued interest in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

SEPA supports education projects across two types of settings: Classroom-based education projects for pre-kindergarten to grade 12 (pre-college) students and teachers Informal science education (ISE) projects conducted outside traditional classroom settings. Applications focused on quantitative and computational skills development are strongly encouraged. Applications from resource-limited institutions are also highly encouraged.

A SEPA application may focus on one or more of the following activities related to any area of biomedical research within NIH’s mission: Courses for Skills Development: Courses in a specific discipline or research area that extend the STEM content normally taught in schools. Research Experiences: Hands-on exposure to research for pre-college students and teachers.

Mentoring Activities: Providing participants with a perspective on biomedical research pathways and tools for overcoming challenges, navigating career transition points, and successfully transitioning into careers in the biomedical research workforce. Curriculum or Methods Development: STEM education resources to improve biomedical science education or develop novel instructional approaches or computer-based educational tools.

Outreach: Dissemination of STEM education resources or biomedical research findings to students and teachers. Research education programs may complement ongoing research training and education occurring at the applicant institution, but the proposed educational experiences must be distinct from those training and education programs currently receiving Federal support.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with the appropriate Scientific/Research Contact listed in Section VII. Agency Contacts to determine appropriate mission fit with participating institutes and centers. See Section VIII.

Other Information for award authorities and regulations. Section II. Award Information Grant: A financial assistance mechanism providing money, property, or both to an eligible entity to carry out an approved project or activity.

Application Types Allowed The OER Glossary and the How to Apply - Application Guide provide details on these application types. Only those application types listed here are allowed for this NOFO. Not Allowed: Only accepting applications that do not propose clinical trial(s).

Note: Applications may propose activities involving human subjects that are not deemed clinical trials. Need help determining whether you are doing a clinical trial? Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations and the number of meritorious applications.

Direct costs are limited to $250,000, excluding consortium F&A costs, annually. The scope of the proposed project should determine the project period. The maximum project period is 5 years.

Other Award Budget Information Individuals designing, directing, and implementing the research education program may request salary and fringe benefits appropriate for the person months devoted to the program. Salaries requested may not exceed the levels commensurate with the institution's policy for similar positions and may not exceed the congressionally mandated cap.

(If mentoring interactions and other activities with participants are considered a regular part of an individual's academic duties, then any costs associated with the mentoring and other interactions with participants are not allowable costs from grant funds). Participants may be compensated for participation in activities specifically required by the proposed research education program, if sufficiently justified.

Participant costs must be itemized in the proposed budget. Other Program-Related Expenses Consultant costs, equipment, supplies, travel for key persons, and other program-related expenses may be included in the proposed budget. These expenses must be justified as specifically required by the proposed program and must not duplicate items generally available at the applicant institution.

Funds may be requested for the PD(s)/PI(s) and other key personnel to attend the annual SEPA Conference. Indirect Costs (also known as Facilities & Administrative [F&A] Costs) are reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs (exclusive of tuition and fees, expenditures for equipment and consortium costs in excess of $25,000), rather than on the basis of a negotiated rate agreement.

NIH grants policies as described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement will apply to the applications submitted and awards made from this NOFO. Section III.

Eligibility Information Higher Education Institutions - Includes all types Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education Private Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses) City or Township Governments Special District Governments Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) U.S. Territory or Possession Independent School Districts Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Faith-based or Community-based Organizations Public, Private and Charter schools Focused Research Organizations The sponsoring institution must assure support for the proposed program.

Appropriate institutional commitment to the program includes the provision of adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources that can contribute to the planned program. Institutions with existing Ruth L.

Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) institutional training grants (e.g., T32) or other Federally funded training programs may apply for a research education grant provided that the proposed educational experiences are distinct from those training programs receiving federal support.

In many cases, it is anticipated that the proposed research education program will complement ongoing research training occurring at the applicant institution. Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement , are not allowed. NIH will no longer issue awards (i.e., new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) to domestic or foreign entities that involve foreign subawards/subcontracts. All NIH-funded research involving foreign subawards/subcontracts must be submitted in response to a NOFO that is specifically designated for funded international collaborations.

See NIH Grants Policy Statement 16. 8 Collaborative International Research Awards . Applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts submitted in response to this NOFO will be deemed noncompliant and will not be considered for funding.

This policy applies to all monetary international collaborations resulting in foreign subawards/subcontracts, however, it does not preclude unfunded international collaborations or foreign components , funding for foreign consultants, or procurement of unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors.

Applicant organizations must complete and maintain the following registrations as described in the How to Apply - Application Guide to be eligible to apply for or receive an award. All registrations must be completed prior to the application being submitted. Registration can take 6 weeks or more, so applicants should begin the registration process as soon as possible.

Failure to complete registrations in advance of a due date is not a valid reason for a late submission, please reference NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 2. 3. 9.

2 Electronically Submitted Applications for additional information. System for Award Management (SAM) – Applicants must complete and maintain an active registration, which requires renewal at least annually . The renewal process may require as much time as the initial registration.

SAM registration includes the assignment of a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code for domestic organizations which have not already been assigned a CAGE Code. Foreign organizations must obtain a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code (in lieu of a CAGE code) in order to register in SAM. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)- A UEI is issued as part of the SAM.

gov registration process. The same UEI must be used for all registrations, as well as on the grant application. eRA Commons - Once the unique organization identifier is established, organizations can register with eRA Commons in tandem with completing their Grants.

gov registration; all registrations must be in place by time of submission. eRA Commons requires organizations to identify at least one Signing Official (SO) and at least one Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) account in order to submit an application. Grants.

gov – Applicants must have an active SAM registration in order to complete the Grants. gov registration. Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PD(s)/PI(s)) All PD(s)/PI(s) must have an eRA Commons account.

PD(s)/PI(s) should work with their organizational officials to either create a new account or to affiliate their existing account with the applicant organization in eRA Commons. If the PD/PI is also the organizational Signing Official, they must have two distinct eRA Commons accounts, one for each role. Obtaining an eRA Commons account can take up to 2 weeks.

All PD(s)/PI(s) must be registered with ORCID . The personal profile associated with the PD(s)/PI(s) eRA Commons account must be linked to a valid ORCID ID. For more information on linking an ORCID ID to an eRA Commons personal profile see the ORCID topic in our eRA Commons online help .

Eligible Individuals (Program Director/Principal Investigator) Any individual(s) with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as the Program Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) (PD(s)/PI(s)) is invited to work with their organization to develop an application for support.

For institutions/organizations proposing multiple PDs/PIs, visit the Multiple Program Director/Principal Investigator Policy and submission details in the Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Component of the How to Apply - Application Guide .

The PD/PI should be an established investigator in the scientific area in which the application is targeted and capable of providing both administrative and scientific leadership to the development and implementation of the proposed program. The PD/PI will be expected to monitor and assess the program and submit all documents and reports as required.

This NOFO does not require cost sharing as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 1. 2 Definition of Terms . 3.

Additional Information on Eligibility Applicant organizations may submit more than one application, provided that each application is scientifically distinct. NIH will not accept duplicate or highly overlapping applications under review at the same time per NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 2. 3.

7. 4 Submission of Resubmission Application . This means that the NIH will not accept: A new (A0) application that is submitted before issuance of the summary statement from the review of an overlapping new (A0) or resubmission (A1) application.

A resubmission (A1) application that is submitted before issuance of the summary statement from the review of the previous new (A0) application. An application that has substantial overlap with another application pending appeal of initial peer review. ( see NIH Grants Policy Statement 2.

3. 9. 4 Similar, Essentially Identical, or Identical Applications ) Additional Eligibility Information: An individual may serve as the PD/PI on no more than one active SEPA at a time.

Those who are already PD/PI on an active SEPA, are eligible to submit a new SEPA application as long as the new SEPA project is distinct from the active project and there is no more than six months overlap between the end date of the current SEPA and the potential start date of the new SEPA. Renewal applications are not accepted under this funding opportunity.

An institution with an active SEPA that is within the 5-year project start and end dates is eligible to submit new applications in a different biomedical research area distinct from the active SEPA project and with PD/PIs distinct from other active SEPAs at the institution.

Organizations with a contractual fee for service or consortium partnership with an active SEPA may submit a SEPA application if the proposed new project is independent of the existing SEPA contractual fee-for-service, consortium partnership, and has a different PD/PI than the other active SEPAs. Researchers and mentors should have research expertise and experience relevant to the proposed program.

Participants in SEPA programs are pre-college students and teachers. Unless strongly justified on the basis of exceptional relevance to NIH, research education programs should be used primarily for the education of U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Section IV.

Application and Submission Information 1. Requesting an Application Package The application forms package specific to this opportunity must be accessed through ASSIST, Grants. gov Workspace or an institutional system-to-system solution.

Links to apply using ASSIST or Grants. gov Workspace are available in Part 1 of this NOFO. See your administrative office for instructions if you plan to use an institutional system-to-system solution.

2. Content and Form of Application Submission It is critical that applicants follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide , except where instructed in this Notice of Funding Opportunity to do otherwise (in this NOFO, in a policy notice , or other notice from NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts ).

Conformance to the requirements in the How to Apply - Application Guide is required and strictly enforced. Applications that are out of compliance with these instructions will not be reviewed. All page limitations described in the How to Apply - Application Guide and the Table of Page Limits must be followed.

Instructions for Application Submission The following section supplements the instructions found in the How to Apply - Application Guide and should be used for preparing an application to this NOFO. Follow all instructions provided in the How to Apply - Application Guide . SF424(R&R) Project/Performance Site Locations Follow all instructions provided in the How to Apply - Application Guide .

SF424(R&R) Other Project Information Component Follow all instructions provided in the How to Apply - Application Guide with the following additional modifications: Facilities & Other Resources. Describe the educational environment, including the facilities, laboratories, participating departments, computer services, and any other resources to be used in the development and implementation of the proposed program.

List all thematically related sources of support for research training and education following the format for Current and Pending (Other) Support. Appropriate institutional commitment should include the provision of adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources that can contribute to the planned research education program.

SF424(R&R) Senior/Key Person Profile Expanded Follow all instructions provided in the How to Apply - Application Guide . Follow all instructions provided in the How to Apply - Application Guide with the following additional modifications: Include all personnel other than the PD(s)/PI(s) in the Other Personnel section, including clerical and administrative staff. The PD/PI must devote a minimum of 2.

0 person months per year. Up to 4. 8 person months PD/PI effort per year can be requested with justification.

In the case of multiple PD/PI (MPI) projects, each PD/PI must devote a minimum of 2. 0 person months per year. Up to 4.

8 person months per year can be requested for the combined MPI effort. Use the section on Participant/Trainee Support Costs to request support for participants in the program. PHS 398 Cover Page Supplement Follow all instructions provided in the How to Apply - Application Guide .

All instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide must be followed, with the following additional instructions: The Research Strategy section must be used to upload the Research Education Program Plan , which must include the following components described below: Proposed Research Education Program Program Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) Institutional Environment and Commitment Plan for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research Research Education Program Plan Proposed Research Education Program.

While the proposed research education program may complement ongoing research training and education occurring at the applicant institution, the proposed educational experiences must be distinct from those research training and research education programs currently receiving federal support.

When research training programs are on-going in the same department, the applicant organization should clearly distinguish between the activities in the proposed research education program and the research training supported by the training program. As a reminder, applicants may choose to address one or more of the activities listed in Section I. Funding Opportunity Description.

The Proposed Research Education Program should address the following: Rationale for the proposed program . Describe the gap in biomedical research training that the program intends to address. The application should include literature support and, if possible, existing baseline data to provide a strong justification for the program.

Objectives . State the specific, obtainable, and measurable short-term and long-term objectives of the proposed program. The objectives should align with the overarching goal of the SEPA program, be based on sound educational concepts and evidence-informed approaches and be likely to be effective.

Explain why the educational objectives of the program are relevant at a regional or national level and why they cannot be met through existing widely-available programs. Scientific focus (if applicable). If a scientific focus is proposed, explain how the program aligns with mission areas of the NIH Institutes and Centers.

If the proposed program’s plan is to recruit from only one biomedical discipline (for example, genetics, cell biology, etc.), describe the program’s relevance to the broader biomedical research enterprise. Applicants who have had a prior SEPA, or an active SEPA that is ending before the next funding cycle, are strongly encouraged to utilize their SEPA-generated infrastructure, partnerships, and evaluation tools for the new SEPA.

Program Director/Principal Investigator. Describe arrangements for administration of the program. Provide evidence that the Program Director/Principal Investigator is actively engaged in research and/or teaching in an area related to the mission of NIH, and can organize, administer, monitor, and evaluate the research education program.

For programs proposing multiple PDs/PIs, describe the complementary and integrated expertise of the PDs/PIs, their leadership approach, and governance appropriate for the planned project. Program Faculty. As applicable, describe the role of additional SEPA faculty.

SEPA faculty are the individuals who assist the PD/PI to design and deliver the education activities and/or mentor participants. Faculty should have expertise relevant to the proposed program and a demonstrated history of, or the potential for, fulfilling their intended roles. If including near-peer mentors, describe how they will be included in the program and how they will be trained.

Program Participants. Applicants must describe the intended participants, the rationale for their selection and grade level(s). The organization is responsible for establishing clear eligibility and participant selection criteria consistent with applicable law.

Institutional Environment and Commitment. Describe any additional aspects of the Institutional Environment and Commitment not addressed under “Facilities & Other Resources” or the required “Institutional Commitment Letter of Support,” described below. Appropriate institutional commitment should include the provision of adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources that can contribute to the planned research education program.

This section should not duplicate information provided elsewhere. Plan for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research. All applications must include a plan to fulfill NIH requirements for instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR).

The plan must address the five, required instructional components outlined in the NIH policy: 1) Format - the required format of instruction, i.e., face-to-face lectures, coursework, and/or real-time discussion groups (a plan with only non-interactive instruction is not acceptable); 2) Subject Matter - the breadth of subject matter, e.g., conflict of interest, authorship, data management, human subjects and animal use, laboratory safety, research misconduct, research ethics; 3) Faculty Participation - the role of the program faculty in the instruction; 4) Duration of Instruction - the number of contact hours of instruction, taking into consideration the duration of the program; and 5) Frequency of Instruction –instruction must occur during each career stage and at least once every four years.

See also NOT-OD-10-019 and NOT-OD-22-055 . The plan should be appropriate and reasonable for the nature and duration of the proposed program. Projects proposing a student or teacher laboratory internships component must include participant training plans to improve the culture and practice of laboratory safety through the implementation of best safety practices in the laboratory .

Applications lacking a plan for instruction in responsible conduct of research will not be reviewed. Evaluation Plan. Applications must include a plan for ongoing evaluations of the activities supported by the award, including explaining how efficacy or success of the program will be defined and determined.

The application must specify baseline metrics (for example, numbers and educational levels of participants ), as well as measures to gauge the success of the research education award in achieving its objectives. Wherever appropriate, applicants are encouraged to obtain feedback from participants to help identify weaknesses and to provide suggestions for improvements.

The evaluation plan must assess the effectiveness of the program in terms of its impact on the participants' understanding of biomedical research and awareness of related careers within the topic area of the proposed program and relevant to the grade level of the participants. Dissemination Plan.

A plan must be provided describing how results from or materials developed under the auspices of the research education program will be disseminated nationally to enable the potential for replication or adaption of the SEPA components at different locations or institutions.

For example (but not limited to): sharing course curricula and related materials via web postings, presentations at scientific meetings and workshops, SEPA programs must include a website development plan for dissemination of resources developed. The website may be a new website or a SEPA-specific component added to an existing website. The SEPA website must be launched within 6 months from the award date.

Credit text for NIH, NIGMS and SEPA must be displayed on the website Home Page and cited in publications generated by SEPA support. The website must be free and open to the public. A letter of institutional commitment must be attached as part of Letters of Support (see section above: ” Institutional Environment and Commitment.

”) Letters of institutional commitment should include a discussion on the provision of adequate staff, facilities, and educational resources that can contribute to the planned research education program. Applicants are encouraged to include 1-page letters of support, appropriate for the proposed SEPA project, from key partners and stakeholders.

Individuals are required to comply with the instructions for the Resource Sharing Plans as provided in the How to Apply - Application Guide , with the following modification: When relevant, applications are expected to include a software dissemination plan if support for development, maintenance, or enhancement of software is requested in the application. There is no prescribed single license for software produced.

However, the software dissemination plan should address, as appropriate, the following goals: Software source code should be freely available to biomedical researchers and educators in the non-profit sector, such as institutions of education, research institutions, and government laboratories. Users should be permitted to modify the code and share their modifications with others.

The terms of software availability should permit the commercialization of enhanced or customized versions of the software, or incorporation of the software or pieces of it into other software packages. To preserve utility to the community, the software should be transferable such that another individual or team can continue development in the event that the original investigators are unwilling or unable to do so.

A Data Management and Sharing Plan is not applicable for this NOFO. Only limited Appendix materials are allowed. Follow the instructions for the Appendix as described in the How to Apply - Application Guide .

PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information When involving human subjects research, clinical research, and/or NIH-defined clinical trials (and when applicable, clinical trials research experience) follow all instructions for the PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information form in the How to Apply - Application Guide , with the following additional instructions: If you answered “Yes” to the question “Are Human Subjects Involved?

” on the R&R Other Project Information form, you must include at least one human subjects study record using the Study Record: PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information form or Delayed Onset Study record. Study Record: PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information All instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide must be followed. Some SEPA programs may meet the requirements of Human Subjects research.

The NIH OER Human Subjects Research website and NIH Human Subjects Research Exemptions infographic may be useful for guidance but does not replace the necessity to consult with the organizational IRB. Note: Delayed onset does NOT apply to a study that can be described but will not start immediately (i.e., delayed start). All instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide must be followed.

PHS Assignment Request Form All instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide must be followed. 3. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) See Part 2.

Section III. 1 for information regarding the requirement for obtaining a unique entity identifier and for completing and maintaining active registrations in System for Award Management (SAM), NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code (if applicable), eRA Commons, and Grants. gov 4.

Submission Dates and Times Part I. contains information about Key Dates and times. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications before the due date to ensure they have time to make any application corrections that might be necessary for successful submission.

When a submission date falls on a weekend or Federal holiday , the application deadline is automatically extended to the next business day. Organizations must submit applications to Grants. gov (the online portal to find and apply for grants across all Federal agencies).

Applicants must then complete the submission process by tracking the status of the application in the eRA Commons , NIH’s electronic system for grants administration. NIH and Grants. gov systems check the application against many of the application instructions upon submission.

Errors must be corrected and a changed/corrected application must be submitted to Grants. gov on or before the application due date and time. If a Changed/Corrected application is submitted after the deadline, the application will be considered late.

Applications that miss the due date and time are subjected to the NIH Grants Policy Statement Section 2. 3. 9.

2 Electronically Submitted Applications . Applicants are responsible for viewing their application before the due date in the eRA Commons to ensure accurate and successful submission. Information on the submission process and a definition of on-time submission are provided in the How to Apply - Application Guide .

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12372) This initiative