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NSF PAPPG 19-1 now in effect
***Update: Per NSF: “The implementation date for the revised NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 19-1), which was scheduled to become effective on January 28, 2019, has been delayed. NSF will post a new implementation date on the NSF website as soon as practicable. In the interim, the current version […]
Reminder: NSF PAPPG 19-1, effective January 28
The updated NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), (NSF 19-1) is to be used for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 28, 2019. You are encouraged to review the by-chapter summary of changes provided in the Introduction section of the PAPPG. Questions? Contact your Grants Specialist
NSF Announces Revised Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
A revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), (NSF 19-1) has been issued. The new PAPPG will be effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 28, 2019. Significant changes include: Addition of Research.gov as an option for proposal preparation and submission, and proposal file updates; Revision […]
Want to learn more about the new Grants.gov Application Process?
Big changes have come, and PDF application packages are no longer available/issued from Grants.gov New applications will use the “Grants.gov Workspace” process which will enable multiple colleagues to work on a grant application online together. Want to learn more about Workspace? https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/applicants/workspace-overview.html https://youtu.be/oTflTcJyQTg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HpXR1RxSkg https://blog.grants.gov/2017/03/20/teaming-up-on-a-federal-grant-application-in-grants-gov-workspace/ For more information or to receive this notice through email, […]
Recent policy changes at NIH: requesting study section assignment
Do not use the cover letter to request study section assignment: Applicants who want to communicate requests on assignment and peer review of applications must use a new PHS Assignment Request Form within NIH ASSIST. https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-16-008.html For more information or to receive this notice through email, contact aubreyturner@uncg.edu.
Recent policy changes at NIH: Authentication of Key Biological and/or Chemical Resources
Authentication of Key Biological and/or Chemical Resources Applicants proposing the use of established key biological and/or chemical resources are expected to include a plan to authenticate these resources in the “Authentication of Key Biological and/or Chemical Resources” attachment. “Key biological and/or chemical resources” refers to established reagents or resources that will be used in the […]
Recent policy changes at NIH: human subjects and/or clinical trials
New policies for studies involving human subjects and/or clinical trials: Carefully select the right NIH funding opportunity announcement, because most NIH funding either “requires”, “prohibits”, or allows “optional” clinical trials. Pay extra careful attention, so you apply to the correct opportunity. Familiarize yourself with the new required “Human Subject and Clinical Trial Information form” as […]
NSF PAPPG 18001 effective January 29, 2018
Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), January 2018: For proposals submitted or due, or awards made, on or after January 29, 2018, the guidelines in PAPPG 18-1 apply. This document replaces PAPPG 17-1. Highlights include: unless otherwise specified in a program announcement, budget justification can now be 5 pages. unless otherwise specified in a program […]
NIH Forms-E now required
NIH updated application forms (FORMS–E) are required for due dates of January 25, 2018 and beyond – includes new Human Subject and Clinical Trial Information Form. See NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-17-062 to learn more, or contact your Grants Specialist with questions. Application guides for FORMS-E application packages are posted to the How to Apply – Application Guide page on the NIH website. https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-17-062.html https://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-guide.html