[RAD] September 25, 2020

Longwood Research Administration Digest
[RAD]
September 25, 2020

Federal News

NSF Research.gov Implementation Update

On September 22, 2020, NSF posted Important Notice (IN) 147: Research.gov Implementation Update. NSF is taking steps to incrementally move the preparation/submission of all proposals from FastLane to Research.gov with a tentative target date of 2022. In support of this effort, NSF will begin making changes to specific funding opportunities requiring use of Research.gov for the preparation/submission of proposals.

Grants Information FY2020

NOT-OD-20-175 encourages grant recipients to verify the accuracy of their assignments in eRA Commons as the fiscal year ends on September 30, 2020. Corrections to data must be made by 8:00 PM, Friday, October 2, 2020 to be reflected NIH annual reports. Refer to RePORT Website.

NIH Policy: Use of Hypertext

NOT-OD-20-174 reminds applicants of the guidance that restricts use of hypertext (i.e. hyperlinks/URLs) in applications. Hyperlinks and URLs are only allowed when noted in funding opportunity announcements (FOA) and form field instructions. Hyperlinks are typically limited to citing relevant publications in biosketches and publication lists. Refer to the notice for more information.

New Revisions to Grants Guidance (2 CFR)

If you missed the September Innovation Exchange Session regarding 2CFR revisions, watch the recording and review the PPT now available online at performance.gov website.

HMS News

HMS RA Dashboard 2.0 (Go Live Monday)

The Office of Research Administration is pleased to announce the expansion of RA Dashboard 2.0 to be viewable by department grant management staff. Departmental users can view the RA Dashboard by logging into the Apex Portal on Monday, September 28, 2020. The Apex Portal utilizes eCommons log-in credentials, bookmark https://apex.hms.harvard.edu for easy access. Virtual office hours will be held during the week of September 28, 2020. Sign-up https://calendly.com/ivonajukic/ra-dashboard-office-hours. In October, ORA will host a Research Administrator's Open Forum (Date TBD), where we will demo the RA Dashboard. Read more.

HMS Cost Transfer Process

Effective October 2020, the ORA Research Finance Team will review and approve all under 90-day cost transfers. The team will continue to approve all over 90-day cost transfers. Direct all under 90-day cost transfers to HMS_Research-Finance@hms.harvard.edu. Cost transfers are reviewed, Monday to Friday, 9:00AM to 4:30 PM. Refer to the HMS Cost Transfer Process Document located on ORA's website. For more information/resources, visit the OSP website. Questions? Contact ORA's Research Finance Team.

HMS/HSDM Updated Guidance/New Templates (Other Support)

ORA revised "Other Support" guidance to align with the chart on NIH’s Protecting U.S. Biomedical Intellectual Innovation. Note that information on positions, affiliations and appointment has been moved to the Biosketch, with the exception of participation in a foreign talent program, which should continue to be reported as other support. In addition, post-docs, students, and visiting scholars should be included as "other support" only if they are supported by a foreign government or institution. We’ve also created two new templates, one for new other support submitted at JIT and one for updated other support submitted in an RPPR. The guidance and templates are located on ORA's website, Policies and Guidance page under NIH Other Support.

Happy Research Administrator's Day!

Each year, September 25th commemorates National Research Administrator's Day. Professional organizations including Society of Research Administrators International and the National Council of University Research Administrators recognize these professionals who are resourceful, curious, and tireless in their pursuit of excellence. "Diligence and hard work are a critical part of the research engine propelling the advancement of our society (SRA)." We join in this celebration today and thank all of you in the field for your hard work, dedication and tireless efforts. Happy Research Administrator Day! #ResearchAdministratorDay

Events/Trainings

HMS RA Dashboard Virtual Office Hours

Departmental users can view the RA Dashboard by logging into the Apex Portal on Monday, September 28, 2020. Schedule a timeslot in advance to ask questions and get familiar with the new tool. Questions about the RA Dashboard? Contact with Ivona Jukic.

Monday, September 28 to Friday, October 2, 2020, Register

HMS B2P Support Session

Session includes a run-through of FAQ's, tips from the HMS Procurement Team, and attendee Q&A.

September 29, 2020, 2:00 to 3:00 PM, Zoom, Register

Leading through Crisis: Lessons Learned during COVID

Hosted by JCSW, this live event includes a panel of leaders, who will share their experiences: Rachel Cahoon, HMS Chief Research Administration Officer; George Daley, HMS Dean of Faculty of Medicine; Alexa Kimball, CEO, Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians, BIDMC; Simone Leary, HMS Interim Chief Human Resources Officer; Caroline Shamu, Scientific Director, HMS Research Cores & Technology; Judith Singer, Sr. Vice Provost, Faculty Development & Diversity, Harvard University. Questions? Contact JCSW_AdminAssist@hms.harvard.edu

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 12:00 to 1:00 PM, Register

Foreign Influence Requirements Roundup

A snapshot of the national picture. What requirements exist from various federal agencies related to foreign influence and national security issues? Hear the current interpretation of guidance and learn what requirements or legislation may be coming. Speakers: Jim Luther, Associate Vice President Finance & Compliance Officer, Duke University; Pamela Webb, Associate Vice President for Research, University of Minnesota.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 2:00 to 3:30 PM, Virtual Live Conference, Register Harvard Training Portal, NCURA Webinar

NIH Virtual Seminar: Program Funding & Grants Administration

Designed to demystify the NIH grant application and review process. Meet the experts and chat with grants management, policy, review, and program officials. Visit https://nihvirtualseminar2020.vfairs.com/

Tuesday, October 27 to Friday, October 30, 2020, Registration is free.

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