SPA Corner
General Knowledge of how to use NIH and eRA to your advantage!
- eRA Commons Training
- No Cost Extension (NCE) in eRA Commons
- Change of Institution/Relinquishing Information
- NIH and Other PHS Agency Research Performance Report (RPPR) Instructional Guide
- NIH Proposal Checklist
- NIH xTrain (eRA Commons)
- NIH Glossary and Acronym List
- Types of Grant Programs
- Assist Login
NIH All About Grants Podcasts
The Office of Extramural Research (OER) talks to NIH staff members about the ins and outs of NIH funding. These podcasts are designed for investigators, fellows, students, research administrators, and others just curious about the application and award process, the NIH provides insight on grant topics from those who live and breathe the information. Episodes are available as mp3s for download here, via iTunes, or via RSS feed.
Job Aids
Award Acceptance and Award Setup Checklist
Award Setup Checklist and Award Allocation Chart
The Award Setup Checklist and Allocation Chart is a checklist for GMs, ADFs, and PIs to use as a tool when a notice of award or agreement is received. It includes a list of all items that SPA needs to setup your award in GMAS. Helpful links are provided throughout the Checklist.
Subject Matter Resources: Your SRA
Proposal Checklist
SPA LIbrary
SPA Learning Library
Over the years SPA has offered a number of learning sessions on specific topics related to research administration. Topics were chosen based on requests from departments, areas of risk or a new policy or procedure. The library includes topics such as the ones listed below. Let us know if you're interested in a session on any of these topics or have another topic that you'd like to add!