Extramural Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds
NIH and the NCMHD invite qualified health professionals from disadvantaged backgrounds conducting clinical research for domestic non-profit or government entities to apply for educational loan repayment.

NIH Extramural Pediatric Research Loan Repayment Program (PR-LRP)
NIH offers educational loan repayment for qualified health professionals agreeing to engage in pediatric research for at least two years.

NIH Loan Repayment Program for Health Disparities Research (HDR-LRP)
NIH and NCMHD offer educational loan repayment for qualified health professionals conducting minority health or other health disparities research for domestic non-profit or government entities.

Extramural Loan Repayment Program for Contraception and Infertility Researchers (CIR-LRP)
NICHD offers educational loan repayment for health professionals conducting contraception and/or infertility research for domestic non-profit or government entities for each year of obligated service.

COEUS Training
Schedule a group training session.

Science Magazine Offers 'NIH Toolkit' With Tips for Getting Grants
Get a leg up on the competition for research dollars with Science Magazine's guide.

Shortened Review Cycle for New Investigator R01 Applications Reviewed in Center for Scientific Review (CSR) Recurring Study Sections
Beginning with the September/October 2007 Study Section meetings, The CSR recurring study sections that review new investigator R01 applications will meet on a schedule to allow consecutive cycle resubmissions.

Change of Biomedical Information Science and Technology Initiative (BISTI) FOAs to Standard Receipt Dates for Competing Applications
Go online for complete information on standard dates and date changes.

AUGUST 2007

JHU SOM ESCRO Online Educational Training Module All researchers engaged in human embryonic stem cell research at Hopkins must complete a new educational module as an introduction to the ethical issues related to stem cell research. COEUS Training in August View August training dates online.

JULY 2007

Limit COEUS Use to NIH Proposals Effective immediately, limit use of COEUS proposal submission to NIH only. COEUS Training in July View July training dates online. Export Control Information Session All those conducting international research or working with foreign nationals should attend July 26 meeting.

JUNE 2007

JHU SOM Embryonic Stem Cell Research Oversight (ESCRO) Committee Committee launches informational website for JHU SOM researchers using human embryonic stem (hES) cells and/or somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) involving human cells. NIH Announces Changes to eRA Commons, Particularly the Electronic Streamlined Non-competing Award Process (eSNAP) Function The Assurances/Certification section within the Institutional Profile has been revised to reflect all assurances included in NIH applications and progress reports. Go online to review specific changes. Instrumentation Grants Awarded to SOM Congratulations to the SOM recipients of this year's highly competitive NIH instrumentation grants. Investigator Initiated Multi-Site Clinical Trials (R01) Website offers vehicle for submitting grant applications for investigator-initiated multi-site Phase II or Phase III randomized, controlled clinical trials. COEUS Training for June The next COEUS training session will be held on June 19.

MAY 2007

New DHHS Rate Agreement Agreement updates fringe benefits rates only and affects all proposals immediately. Details available online. ORA Welcomes New Senior Contract Associate Carlos Braxton, Esq. Braxton comes to Hopkins with a litigation-based background and medical malpractice experience, and will be located in the Fells Point office. COEUS Training in May View May training dates online. Efforts to Increase the Level of NIH Funding JHU joins 8 other leading institutions to increase the level of federal research funding available from the National Institutes of Health. Provides pessimistic report to Congress.

APRIL 2007
New Financial Officer to be Listed on Grant Applications Paul Gasior is new "Financial Officer" to be listed on Grant Applications. COEUS training in April April training dates listed. eIS training in April April 17 training date scheduled. REMINDER: Electronic Proposals Due in ORA Five Business Days Prior to Deadline Proposals filed after filing deadline will not be guaranteed processed on time. Success with COEUS JHU SOM submits majority of system-to-system applications for February 5 deadline. Implementation of NIH Fiscal Policy for Non-Competing Grant Awards All FY 2007 non-competing research awards will be awarded at 97.1% of the FY 2007 committed level. Future year commitments and awards previously issued, will be adjusted as needed. Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Stipend and Other Budgetary Levels Effective for Fiscal Year 2007 Clarification on FY 2007 training-related expenses, institutional allowances and stipend levels available online. Institute-Specific Funding Strategies NIH provides new web page listing specific funding strategies for each NIH institute.

MARCH 2007

Boilerplate Information Regarding Johns Hopkins Medicine Text useful for large interdisciplinary grant applications available online. NIH Continuing Resolution Results for Current Awards Continuing grant awards receive 97.1% of the recommended level. Get details online. COEUS Information Available Review lessons learned last month. March training dates to be announced. Information Needed for Grant Applications New "Financial Officer" and other helpful information for grant applications now available online.

FEBRUARY 2007

Interim Guidance on Salary Limitation for Grants, Cooperative Agreements and Contracts Go online for updated information on 2007 salary limitations. COEUS training in February Overview and refresher courses available. Go online for complete schedule. Boilerplate Information Regarding Johns Hopkins Medicine Text useful for large interdisciplinary grant applications available online.

JANUARY 2007

New Sponsored Projects Officer Angela Sciuto assumes Amanda Snyder's assignments.

DECEMBER 2006

School of Medicine (SOM) to begin using COEUS on January 3, 2007 Hands-on training and refresher courses available for the software that will enable electronic submission of grants. Fringe Benefits Rates An estimated planning guide for future year budgeting. Possible Page Limit Reduction For the Research Plan Section of the Research Project Grant (R01) Application NIH requests input in the consideration of shortening the Research Plan section and focusing it more on ideas and significance. Grants.gov submission for NIH Grants via PureEdge Software Training Schedule December training session scheduled. Essay by NIH Director Elias Zerhouni Dr. Zerhouni's essay, "NIH in the Post-Doubling Era: Realities and Strategies," in Science, is now available online to non-subscribers. NIH eSubmission Items of Interest- November 2006 Current information on submission options for Mac users. new Funding Opportunity Announcements from NIH, and electronic submission with multiple PIs .

NOVEMBER 2006

New NIH Application Receipt Dates NIH revises schedule to reduce bottlenecks in system. Go online for a complete listing of receipt dates. Offices Closed November 3 Offices will re-open Monday, November 5. NIH Now Accepting Loan Repayment Applications Programs cover Clinical Research, Clinical Research for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds, Contraception and Infertility Research, Health Disparities LRP and Pediatric Research. Applications must be submitted online by December 1, 2006.

OCTOBER 2006

New Clinical Trials Office at Brown's Wharf in Fells Point Staff to review, negotiate and approve all new commercial clinical trial agreements. Contact information is posted online. New Supplemental Information Sheet for Corporate Agreements Guidance on designating corporate agreements for clinical trials and other purposes. New Departmental Delegation for Agreements Other Than Clinical Trials Assignments shift based on directors' expertise. New Clinical Research Services Team to provide research patient care insurance coverage analysis and budgeting assistance for clinical research. SOM Offers Additional Training for New SF424 Grant Submissions using PureEdge Software in October Complete October training schedules available online.

SEPTEMBER 2006

New Associate Director, Office of Research Administration ORA welcomes Nicole Leonard, J.D., as a new Associate Director. COEUS Not Available for September 1st Grants.gov Submissions Recent changes in NIH's SF424(R&R) forms cause delay. SOM COEUS Training Departmental representatives to train in September and October. UPDATED School of Medicine Guide to Grants.gov Available Go online for recent updates. SOM Offers Additional Training for New SF424 Grant Submissions using PureEdge Software in October Complete October training schedules available online. Training Grant Summaries Online New web page listing SOM training grant summaries available.

AUGUST 2006

New DHHS Rate Agreement New rates for fringe benefits posted in the Sponsored Projects Handbook. SOM Offers Training for New SF424 Grant Submissions Those responsible for grant application submission should attend August 3 session. School of Medicine Guide to Grants.gov Now Online Learn to submit electronic proposals using PureEdge software. Clarifications Regarding SNAP and eSNAP Signature Delegation Specifics on SNAP and eSNAP reponsibilities explained.

JULY 2006

School of Medicine to Delegate Signature Authority to Selected Departments/Sub-Divisions for NIH 2590 Streamlined Noncompeting Award Process (SNAP) Applications Beginning August 1, 2006 Additional training to be conducted in July. SOM Offers Training for New SF424 Grant Submission All faculty and staff responsible for grant application submissions must attend one of the July sessions. School of Medicine Guide to Grants.gov Now Online Learn to submit electronic proposals using PureEdge software. Export Controls Compliance All faculty who work with foreign students, researchers, and/or audiences may need an export license. Go online to better understand faculty responsibilities.

JUNE 2006

NEW! School of Medicine Guide to Grants.gov Now Online Learn how to submit electronic proposals and schedule training sessions. Reminder: All R03, R21, R21/R33, R33 and R34 Grant Applications Must Use SF424 (R&R) and Grants.gov for the June 1, 2006, Submission Date and Beyond Go online for details on this announcement, and on how funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) will change. NIH Announces Plans to Eliminate Mailing of Paper Assignment and Change of Assignment Letters The NIH takes another step towards its goal of a paperless grants process. Institutional PI Signature Compliance Requirement Added to eIS Form All PIs on application must sign eIS to meet institutional compliance requirement. Submit Funded Research Articles to NIH and PubMed Central "How to" steps available online.

MAY 2006

WARNING Re: Electronic Proposals ORA warns that late submissions won't receive usual treatment. PI verification of eRA Commons Verifications of Electronically Submitted Applications PI and AOR/SO no longer required to verify grant applications in the eRA Commons after submission through grants.gov. Details available online. NIH/AHRQ Announces Several Business Process Changes for PHS398, PHS2590, and SF424 Forms Changes go into effect for submissions or receipt dates on or after May 10. ORA and COEUS ORA will provide departmental training on using COEUS for electronic submissions in summer 2006. Submit Funded Research Articles to NIH and PubMed Central "How to" steps available online.

APRIL 2006

Commercial Sponsor Agreements ORA addresses delays and makes changes in the negotiation of commercial sponsor agreements processes. Indirect Cost Rate Increasing Change goes into effect for all commercial studies proposed by May 1. Updated Instructions from NIH Regarding Publications as Appendix Materials NIH will no longer allow the inclusion of manuscripts submitted for publication. Go online for details. R03, R21, R33, and R34 Grant Mechanisms Transitioning to Electronic Submission Effective June 1, R03 and R21 paper applications will no longer be accepted by the NIH, AHRQ or CDC. New and Improved NIH Awards Success Rates Page Check it out online.

MARCH 2006

Revised NIH Planned Transition for RO1 Electronic Applications Submissions timeline extended four months. Institutional Official Signing Authority Memo Updated Go online for the most recent version. Biostatistics Consulting Center Service Detailed services provided online.

FEBRUARY 2006

ORA Welcomes New Sr. Sponsored Projects Specialist Amy Rost joins the ORA, assuming Isela Robison's departmental assignments. Financial Officer Listed on Grants and Contracts Philip Tahey, Controller, now listed as Financial Officer on all grants and contracts. SOM ORA Continues Transition for Electronic Submission to NIH Through Grants.gov Beginning this month, all R36 and R15 applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. A complete schedule of transition dates is available online. Salary Limitation On Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Contracts NIH has provided updated information regarding salary caps. Go online for complete details. Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Stipend and Other Budgetary Levels Effective for Fiscal Year 2006 The stipend levels for Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 Kirschstein-NRSA awards are now available online.

JANUARY 2006

New Internal Deadline for ELECTRONIC Grant and Contract Proposals Effective February 1, 2006, all completed electronic proposals must be received by ORA not less than five full business days prior to the sponsor due date. School of Medicine to Delegate Signature Authority to Departments/Sub-Divisions for NIH 2590 Streamlined Non-Competing Grant Applications (SNAP) Beginning March 1, 2006 Letters to Department Chairs will be sent from ORA in January listing the delegated individuals. NIH Offers Video Training for New SF424 Grant Submission Procedures Register online for January 11 videocast featuring an overview of NIH's transition plans, the submission process and the new form set. Pilot Study to Shorten the Review Cycle for New Investigator R01 Applications To support career development of scientists and new investigators in their efforts to obtain R01 funding, NIH develops process to shorten the referral and review cycle.

DECEMBER 2005

NIH DUNS Numbers Clarification on the use of personal vs. institutional DUNS when applying for Federal grants or cooperative agreements. eIS Training Offered in December Go online for the complete December 2005 and January 2006 eIS training schedule. BIR/STTR Applications to be Submitted Electronically via Grants.gov Using the SF 424 R&R Application New internal review procedures instituted for all applications where JHU is a subawardee. Details online.

NOVEMBER 2005

eIS Training Offered in November Go online for the complete November 2005 eIS training schedule. JHMCIS Develops New Clinical Research Support System System detects medical ‘events’ at JHH and BMC for patients involved in a registered research project and alerts appropriate research staff. Additional studies needed. Electronic Proposals Under Grants.Gov JHU accelerates implementation of Coeus in response to NIH announcement.

OCTOBER 2005

Professional Development Office Workshops The PDO offers workshops on a variety of topics throughout the Fall.

SEPTEMBER 2005

Just in Time Requests ORA offers "How Do I" document addressing all aspects of "Just in Time" requests. eIS Training Offered in October Go online for the complete October 2005 eIS training schedule. Updates to Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral MD/PhD Fellows (F30) Updates to this funding opportunity are available online.

AUGUST 2005

NIH-NCRR High-End Instrumentation Grant Program Announcement and guidelines for the FY 2005 NIH National Center for Research Resources HEI Grant Program are available online. Letter of intent due August 15. eIS Training Offered in August Go online for the complete August 2005 eIS training schedule.

JULY 2005

eIS Training Offered in July Go online for the complete July 2005 eIS training schedule. Finanacial Administrative Training Program Offers New Sponsored Projects e-Courses "Introduction to Sponsored Projects" and "Budget Development for Sponsored Projects" courses now available. NIH-NCRR High-End Instrumentation Grant Program Announcement and Guidelines for FY 2005 NIH-NCRR HEI Grant Program Available online. Letter of Intent due August 15, 2005.

JUNE 2005

eIS (electronic Information Sheet) Now Required As of June 1st, 2005, all grants and contracts submitted to ORA must now use the eIS. eIS Training Offered in June Go online for the complete June 2005 eIS training schedule. Revised Signature Authority Memo All signature blocks on all grant proposals submitted to ORA must be updated effective immediately.

MAY 2005

NIH Announces Mandatory Use of New PHS 398 and 2590 Forms and Instructions Beginning in May 2005 Forms and instructions available online. eIS (electronic Information Sheet) Required as of June 1st Paper Information Sheets no longer accepted as of June 1. eIS Training Offered in May Go online for the complete May 2005 eIS training schedule. Revised Signature Authority Memo A reminder to update signature blocks on all grant proposals submitted to ORA by June 1. NIH Policy on Enhancing Public Access to Archived Publications Resulting from NIH-Funded Research Effective May 2, policy strongly encourages all NIH-funded investigators to make peer-reviewed author's final manuscripts available to public.

APRIL 2005

Updated Instructions to the PHS 398 Forms Now Available New instructions and forms must be used on applications submitted on or after May 10. Revised Signature Authority Memo Effective May 1, all grant proposals submitted to the ORA must update the signature blocks, available online. Office of the Provost Announces Policy for Limited Submission Programs Processes instituted to select applications for programs where the number of proposals that may be submitted by an institution is limited. Electronic Submission of Streamlined Non-Competing Applications (eSNAP) Anticipated in Fall 2005 Information on the role of eSNAP defined. eIS Training Schedule for April and May Announced Go online for the complete April and May 2005 eIS training schedule. NIH Guidance on Stipends and Taxes New Q&A "NIH Research Training Opportunities: Frequently Asked Questions - NRSA Training Grants" now available online.

MARCH 2005

Internal Deadline for Grant and Contract Proposals Deadline reminder for all proposals. PI Signatures on eInformation Sheets Submitted to ORA Original PI signatures required on eInformation Sheets. Expanded eIS (electronic Information Sheet) Training Program The SOM Office of Research Administration is now offering three types of eIS training. Go online for the complete March 2005 eIS training schedule. NIH-funded Investigators Requested to Submit Electronic Versions of Publications Resulting from NIH-funded Research to the NIH National Library of Medicine New policy begins May 2, 2005. Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Stipend and Other Budgetary Levels Effective for FiscalYear 2005 View the complete announcement in the NIH Guide online.

FEBRUARY 2005

Expanded eIS (electronic Information Sheet) Training Program The SOM Office of Research Administration is now offering three types of eIS training. Go online for the complete February 2005 eIS training schedule. Salary Cap Increase NIH announces salary increase in the Executive Level I salary. Course on Research Ethics (C.O.R.E.) offered on February 22nd Required course designed to teach faculty and fellows about human subjects protections and the responsible conduct of research.

JANUARY 2005

New Export Controls Compliance Training Course Course on how U.S. Government regulations on Export Controls affect research activities is recommended for faculty who collaborate with foreign researchers, students and others. Expanded eIS (electronic Information Sheet) Training Program The SOM Office of Research Administration is now offering three types of eIS training. Go online for the complete January 2005 eIS training schedule. Research Patient Care Rates for Clinical Trials The blended rate payment percentage for outstanding non-GCRC research patient care receivables for calendar year 2005 is available online.

DECEMBER 2004

New Supplemental Information for Corporate Sponsored Agreements Additional information requested to facilitate the review process. New NIH Forms New PHS 398, 2590, 2271, 3734, and HHS 568 forms and application instructions posted online. eSNAP Status quo remains for current SNAP submissions as unexpected delays keep eSNAP from debuting. Electronic Information Sheet (eIS) Now in Effect Additional training sessions scheduled in December.

NOVEMBER 2004

Updated Signature Authority Memo Obtain new memo and usage instructions online. REMINDER — Electronic Information Sheet (eIS) Now in Effect Paper version obsolete. Those not registered to use eIS must do so. NIH Announces Updated Criteria for Evaluating Research Grant Applications Changes in the NIH Peer Review Criteria for investigator-initiated research grant applications. REMINDER — NIH Loan Repayment Programs — Now Accepting Applications LRPs can repay up to $35,000 a year of qualified educational debt for health professionals pursuing careers in a variety of health research.

SEPTEMBER 2004

New ORA Staff The Office of Research Administration (ORA) welcomes three new staff members. School of Medicine Electronic Info Sheet (eIS) Training Sessions Go online for the eIS training sessions schedule. New NSF Grants Proposal Guide Online guide features new information on funding opportunities and submission guidelines.

AUGUST 2004

School of Medicine Electronic Info Sheet (eIS) Training Sessions Be prepared for the new eIS coming in late summer.

JULY 2004

New Associate Director for Contracting The ORA welcomes A. Keith Weiner, J.D. New Electronic Information Sheet Training for University-wide information sheet begins this month. School of Medicine Research Compliance Training Course Requirements Requirements listed online - check it out! NIH Announces NEW High Priority, Short-Term Project Award (R56) New grants covers funds that fall outside the limits of funding of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers.

JUNE 2004

NIH COMMONS New information for investigators requesting first-time no-cost extensions for federal grants.

MAY 2004

Departmental Certification of Effort Reporting Training on Proposals Submitted to ORA Effective May 1, JHU requires faculty to complete online Effort Reporting Compliance Training prior to submitting sponsored project proposals. Change in Direct Cost Limitations on Solicited NIH Applications NIH announces a revision of its policy on direct cost limitations on solicited applications.

APRIL 2004

Effort Reporting Online course must by completed by April 30th by all qualified faculty and staff. ORA Announces New Subcontract Information Sheet ORA establishes form to initiate and help expedite preparation of subcontract agreements. Indirect Costs Rates SOM no longer accepts new subcontracts that impose indirect costs less than JHU's negotiated rate.

MARCH 2004

Effort Reporting FAQ now available to assist in the estimation of effort calculations. Salary Limitation On Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Contracts Updated information regarding NIH salary caps.

FEBRUARY 2004

Weather-Related Delays in NIH Grant Application Submissions Application deadline procedures outlined. New Senior Sponsored Projects Specialist The ORA welcomes Amanda Snyder.

JANUARY 2004

Mentored Career Development Awards: Change in NIH Policy Concerning Concurrent Support From Career Development Policy now allows recipients to hold concurrent support from career award and competing research grant.

DECEMBER 2003

Holiday Grant Deadlines Prepare for upcoming holiday schedules. Mentored Career Development Awards: Change in NIH Policy Policy now allows recipients to hold concurrent support from career award and competing research grant.

NOVEMBER 2003

Holiday Grant Deadlines Prepare for upcoming holiday schedules. NIH Clinical Trial Planning Grant (R34) New program information announced.

OCTOBER 2003

NIH Loan Repayment Program — Information for Applicants NIH now accepting applications for Loan Repayment Programs.

SEPTEMBER 2003

ORA is Moving Office closes September 12th and 15th. Reminder and Update Concerning Non-Competing Grant Progress Reports Detailed information on grant submissions to NIH now available online. Clarification of Tobacco Policy Affected sponsor companies listed. Tilghman Traveling Fellowship Financial assistance available to medical faculty to support a sabbatical leave.

AUGUST 2003

New Assistant Director in ORA Welcome Scherer (Shery)