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NSF SciENcv Training Resources

August 31, 2023

Friday, October 20, 2023 is the last day to upload the NSF fillable PDF format for the biographical sketch and current and pending (other) support using Grants.gov and Research.gov. Grantees are encouraged to start using use SciENcv, to avoid experiencing upload issues. To help you get started, we provided NSF SciENcv Training Resources below.

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NSF FastLane System Decommissioning

August 31, 2023

FastLane Proposal Preparation and Submission Functionality

Innovating and migrating proposal preparation and submission capabilities from FastLane to Research.gov is part of the ongoing NSF information technology modernization efforts. Effective with implementation of the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 23-1) on January 30, 2023, FastLane is no longer a submission option in any funding opportunity...

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NSF Deadlines for FastLane, Research.gov, and Grants.gov

August 31, 2023

The following critical FastLane, Research.gov, and Grants.gov system-related deadlines for NSF proposals are approaching:

FastLane September 29th Deadlines

  • Friday, September 29, 2023 (5:00 PM submitter’s local time) is the last day to submit proposal file updates and budget revisions in FastLane, withdraw FastLane submitted proposals, and withdraw supplemental funding...
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Drawing a Blank? NIH Samples Can Get You Started

August 28, 2023

If you are new to writing grant applications, sometimes seeing how someone else has presented their idea can help as you are developing your own application. With the gracious permission of successful investigators, some institutes have provided samples of funded R01, R03, R15, R21, SBIR/STTR, K, and F applications, sharing plans, leadership plans, and more. They have even provided sample summary statements so you can know what to expect to receive as...

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FY24 Faculty, Academic, & Staff Summary Worksheet

August 28, 2023
The updated Faculty, Academic, and Staff Summary Worksheet FY24 is available on HCSRA Rates in PDF and Excel. The worksheet serves as a cheat sheet for Research Administrators. It includes a consolidated list of PeopleSoft & HSPH Titles, Job Codes, Object Codes, Fringe, Payroll Frequency, and other details useful for journals and budgeting. The FY24 version includes updated appointment types,... Read more about FY24 Faculty, Academic, & Staff Summary Worksheet

Harvard's NRSA Childcare Costs Guidance

August 28, 2023
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides childcare cost support to recipients of full-time National Research Service Award (NRSA) fellowships and full-time predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees appointed on NRSA institutional research training awards. This is in recognition of the high cost of childcare that impacts graduate students and post-doctorates funded through NRSA fellowships, and hinders their ability to successfully complete their training and fully participate in the extramural research workforce (... Read more about Harvard's NRSA Childcare Costs Guidance

NIH All About Grants Podcast: Reporting on Your Scientific Progress

August 28, 2023
Learn more about progress reporting in this episode of the NIH All About Grants podcast. Join us as we discuss what the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) is, why it is important to report on your progress (even if challenges were faced), the information to provide or not provide, ... Read more about NIH All About Grants Podcast: Reporting on Your Scientific Progress