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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.

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 VPR, CGS, OSPA and the ADRs.

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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Proposal Initiation

Grant Administration Forum for Investigators

Grant Administration Forum for Investigators (GAFI), This new communication channel will include the leadership of OSPA, CGS, and RFS, who will offer a short presentation on a current research administration-related topic. In addition, investigators can submit questions and suggested topics to be covered at the Forum by providing them via this form in advance, GAFI Topics.

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Jill Thomas
Pre Award Assistant Director
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Alla Arnold
Pre & Post Award Manager, Small Colleges Hub 1
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Liz Jones
Financial and Business Analyst Manager