In order to allow for tracking of proposals and awards related to COVID-19, OSP will utilize the keyword field in Kuali.  The keyword COVID-19 has been established in the keyword drop down in proposal development. For any COVID related proposals please go to the keyword drop down and select COVID-19 (see screenshot below).  Specifically as shown below, when creating a proposal, on the 1^st page, complete all 7 key fields, Press Save and Continue. On the next screen, you will now see the Keyword field. All you must do is select COVID-19. Please also continue entering at the beginning of all titles as that makes it more quickly apparent when processing.  By adding the keyword, it will ensure easy selection for reporting even if there were to be a typo in the title.

If you have any questions, please contact your OSP team.

Thank you

eRA Enhancement: Two-Factor Authentication Login Option Coming to eRA Modules

Available today, April 8, 2020, eRA has moved to a two-factor authentication login to access eRA Commons, Commons Mobile, ASSIST and IAR. 

eRA’s move to two-factor authentication via login.gov is part of HHS’ Reinvent Grants Management Initiative to provide the applicant and grantee community the ability to log in to four different grants systems (eRA, Grants.gov, GrantSolutions.gov and Payment Management System) using the same account via login.gov. Two-factor authentication will help ensure the security of your personal information.

Note that use of login.gov is currently optional and you may continue to log in using your eRA Commons credentials or federated account credentials if you prefer. 

If you do not have a login.gov account, you will need to create a login.gov account and then associate it to your existing eRA Commons account in a one-time process (see graphic below). If you already have a login.gov account, skip Step 2.

Resources

• Web page: Two-Factor Authentication: Accessing eRA Modules via login.gov
• Two-factor authentication video tutorials:
• Two-Factor Authentication: Accessing eRA Modules via login.gov
• What to Do If You Already Have a login.gov Account
• What to Do If You Want to Switch to a Different login.gov Account
• One-page flyer
• Two-Factor Authentication FAQs
• eRA Commons Online Help
• ASSIST Online Help

Should you require assistance, please contact electronic Research Administration (eRA) - NIH Office of Extramural Research using the following methods:

Submit a web ticket; or call Toll-free: 1-866-504-9552, Phone: 301-402-7469. The Service Desk hours are Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients of NIH Funding

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/natural_disasters/corona-virus.htm

The NIH is deeply concerned for the health and safety of people involved in NIH research, and about the effects on the biomedical enterprise in the areas affected by the HHS declared public health emergency for COVID-19. Due to the potential exceptional impact, we want to assure our recipient community that NIH will be doing our part to help you continue your research.

This notice provides updated Guidance on:

·         Proposal Submission & Award Management

UPDATE: NIH Late Application Policy Due to Public Health Emergency for United States for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - NOT-OD-20-091

General Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Proposal Submission and Award Management Related to COVID-19 - NOT-OD-20-083

Flexibilities Available to Applicants and Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance Affected by COVID-19 - NOT-OD-20-086

Human Subjects & Clinical Trials

Guidance for NIH-funded Clinical Trials and Human Subjects Studies Affected by COVID-19 - NOT-OD-20-087

FDA Guidance on Conduct of Clinical Trials of Medical Products during COVID-19 Pandemic 

·         Animal Welfare

OLAW Webinar: Pandemic Contingency Planning and Its Impact on Animal Care  - March 19, 2020 

Flexibilities for Assured Institutions for Activities of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) Due to COVID-19 - NOT-OD-20-088

·         Peer Review

Based on NIH Guidance on Travel and Meetings , in-person NIH peer review meetings are being held in alternate formats. Scientific review officers will be in contact with peer reviewers about these changes.

·         FAQ’s

NIH FAQs: COVID-19 Flexibilities for Applicants and Recipients

·         Funding Opportunities Specific to COVID-19

               https://grants.nih.gov/grants/natural_disasters/corona-virus.htm

Should you have any questions, please contact OSP.

UPDATE: NIH Late Application Policy Due to Public Health Emergency for United States for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

·         Notice Number: NOT-OD-20-091

·         https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-20-091.html

All grant applications submitted late for due dates between March 9, 2020, and May 1, 2020, will be accepted through May 1, 2020.

***PLEASE READ FULL NOTICE FOR DETAILS***

Other Related Announcements

NOT-OD-20-082- NIH LATE APPLICATION POLICY Due to Public Health Emergency for United States for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

NOT-OD-20-083- General Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Proposal Submission and Award Management Related to COVID-19

NOT-OD-20-086- Flexibilities Available to Applicants and Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance Affected by COVID-19

NOT-OD-20-087- Guidance for NIH-funded Clinical Trials and Human Subjects Studies Affected by COVID-19

Should you have any questions, please contact OSP.