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Longwood Research Administration Digest 

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May 8, 2020

Federal News

NIH Research Investments

The tradition of spotlighting NIH’s research investments, grant funding, and success rates from the previous fiscal year was featured in this week's Open Mike, Dr. Michael Lauer, Deputy Director for Extramural Research. The FY2019 total budget was $39.2 billion, with $29.466 billion awarded to 55,012 new and renewed extramural grants. This represents an increase of $2.354 billion from FY2018. In 2019, 2,369 more grants funded and 2,738 organizations received these awards. Read the post for more details. 

NSF Updates to Biosketch and Current & Pending Support

Based on feedback, a number of improvements were made to the NSF-approved formats for the biographical sketch and current/pending support sections of proposals. In accordance with (PAPPG) Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide, these formats will be required for proposals submitted/due on or after June 1, 2020. Visit NSF websites Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support to read the updated FAQs.

eRA Maintenance May 9 &10, 2020

All eRA modules (eRA Commons, eSubmission, iEdison, RePORTER) and databases will be unavailable this weekend, from 11:00 AM EST, Saturday, May 9, 2020 through 5:00 AM, Sunday, May 10, 2020.  

Forms-F Guidance/Changes May 25, 2020 

NOT-OD-20-090 reminds research training grant, fellowship, and career development award applicants of the changes to forms and instructions for applications due on/after May 25, 2020. Read the notice and Forms-F Application Guides.

Updates NIH COVID-19 Flexibilities

Visit Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients of NIH Funding to review updates and track the history of COVID-19 related information.

Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics(RADx)

NIH launched a new initiative aimed at speeding innovation, development and commercialization of (COVID-19) testing technologies. The Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) initiative will infuse $1.5 billion into early innovative technologies to speed up the development of rapid and accessible testing. Read more. NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins testified May 7, 2020, in front of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions as part of a hearing, “Shark Tank: New Tests for COVID-19.”

HMS News 

Sponsored Research Activities Impacted (COVID-19)

The university's central administration reminds research administrators of the required grant level documentation for all awards that are, or become, impacted by (COVID-19). Adequate documentation of research personnel effort and other project costs, as well as project scope changes and project timing during this time of remote research activities, must be maintained. While no additional documentation is required for award activity unaffected by the shift to remote work, documentation is required for all awards impacted by (COVID-19). Visit the OSP website for guidance and resources. Contact Rachel Cahoon or Rita Bergemann with HMS/HSDM school specific questions.

SciENcv Guide: NIH/NSF Biosketch

SciENcv (Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae) is the most efficient way to create and maintain biosketches for NIH and NSF grant applications and annual reports. As of June 1, 2020, SciENcv will be required for many researchers submitting biosketches to NSF. Visit the SciENcv website to review FAQs and follow the link for the HMS step-by-step guide to Creating an NIH or NSF Biosketch in SciENcv (ORA's website). Questions? Contact Pernille Konow.

University News 

GMAS Changes to Cost Sharing Functionality 

The April 27, 2020 release included significant changes to how cost sharing is recorded and tracked in GMAS including a new form that supports all sources of cost sharing and more closely aligns with the cost sharing policy, a new cost sharing approval process, and a new cost sharing request type used to make changes during the life of an award. Review the detailed list of changes GMAS Release Notes and watch the presentation GMAS Roadshow: Cost Sharing.

Training/Events

Audits: Request & Documentation

Learn how to approach an audit request. What actions are needed during an audit? Review work flow, types of audit requests, differences in documentation of U.S. and international audits. Offered by the University's OSP.
  • Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 1:30 to 2:30 PM, Zoom, Register Harvard Training Portal

Using Dropboxes & Wearables in Research

Securing research data can be challenging. The University has classification/protection requirements and investigators must adhere to data confidentiality regulations. Review IRB considerations, the basics of information security and Harvard's security requirements. Presented by Joe Zurba, HMS Information Security & IT Compliance Officer and Kim Serpico, Assistant Director, IRB Operations.
  • Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 2:00 PM, Zoom, Register

Electronic Research Administration (ERA) Forum

NSF is hosting an ERA webinar to discuss the required NSF-approved format for the Biographical Sketch and Current/Pending Support sections of proposals. Other topics will include the new award notice and a Research.gov demo of separately submitted, collaborative proposals from multiple organizations. Visit NSF website. 
  • Thursday, May 14, 2020, 1:00 to 2:30 PM, Register

Resuming Research: NCURA Webinar

Considerations, concerns and ways to conduct/manage research with required changes. A free NCURA webinar with a panel of research administrators, who will discuss relevant issues: Andrew Chase, Vice President, Research Management & Research Finance, Partners HealthCare; Louise Griffin, Senior Director, Research & Sponsored Programs, University of New Hampshire; Kris Monahan, Director of Sponsored Projects & Research Compliance, Providence College; Ara Tahmassian, Chief Research Compliance Officer, Harvard University. Hosted by NCURA Region I
  • Thursday May 14, 2020,11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Submit questions via the registration link

HMS Virtual Town Hall

With Dean George Daley & Lisa Muto, Executive Dean for Administration
  • Friday, May 15, 2020, 12:00 to 1:00 PM, Zoom, agenda/meeting link emailed prior to event

Intro to ORCID for Research Administrators

Learn the basics and benefits of ORCID including how it can be used to mitigate confusion caused by name ambiguity, assess research activities for individuals and groups. Save time and reduce administrative burden. Offered by the University's OSP.
  • Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 2:00 to 3:00 PM, Zoom, Register Harvard Training Portal

COVID-19 Resources

Research Related Information on OSP Website

Review the updated Sponsored Guidance FAQs for COVID-19 and Guidance Summaries for Federal/Non-Federal Sponsors, located on OSP's website. Refer to university-wide research resource information (Note that COVID-19 related announcements received from any non-federal sponsor have been uploaded to the sponsor’s organization profile in GMAS). Transactions related to (COVID-19) specific policies should be carefully and fully documented. Coordinate communication with federal awarding agencies through the Office of Research Administration (ORA) and Office of Sponsored Programs.

NIH FAQs Flexibilities

Review resources frequently on the (COVID-19) Information for NIH Applicants & Recipients of NIH Funding webpage. Updates are made regularly.

Socialize Remotely 

This website serves as a cross-school connector for virtual events. created by the Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning (VPAL) and Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT),

University Workplace Policies

Visit the HR website to review updates to Harvard's workplace/remote policies and resources. 
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