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Announcing New Inbox for Inquiries Related to FFRs and Financial Closeout

December 9, 2022
NIH released Notice #NOT-OD-23-035 to announce the creation of a central email inbox for inquiries related to the submission and processing of Federal Financial Reports (FFRs) and financial closeout. Please send FFR and financial closeout inquiries to the Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA) FFR Reconciliation and Financial Closeout Support Center at OPERAFFRInquiries@od.nih.gov.

Test Your Knowledge – Interactive Video of Research Misconduct Case Studies

December 5, 2022
What are some red flags that may help you avoid research misconduct? Research Integrity Officers from the HHS Office of Research Integrity (ORI) and NIH answer this question and more during our recent Research Misconduct & Detrimental Research Practices event. In this interactive session, experts break down several case studies and hear from the audience to explain Public Health Service (PHS) regulations on handling allegations and responsibilities of an institution receiving PHS funds. Tune in to the ... Read more about Test Your Knowledge – Interactive Video of Research Misconduct Case Studies

Upcoming Improvements to EBiz Account Management

December 4, 2022
Beginning January 21, 2023, the registration and authentication process for the EBiz POC (Electronic-Business Point of Contact) will change. The enhancement will improve account security with multi-factor authentication, and allow users to choose their username or use an existing applicant account. Managing an organization’s presence on Grants.gov will be more simple with improved user... Read more about Upcoming Improvements to EBiz Account Management

FastLane Proposal Decommissioning and Transition of Functionality to Research.gov

December 1, 2022

Effective November 21, 2022, Award Documents, Organizational Reports, and Grants.gov integration in FastLane were retired and will be decommissioned. Here's what you need to know:

  • The FastLane Award Documents functionality as well as all historical award documents moved to Research.gov and are accessible via a new Award Documents link on the Research.gov My Desktop page under Awards & Reporting
  • The Continuing Grant Increments Report that was available under FastLane Organizational Reports moved to Research...
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