Info for Researchers

1. SciVal Funding update
2. Oh SNAP! Changes coming to NIH progress reporting for Streamlined Non-competing Awards
3. Upcoming Research Grant Opportunities
4. Upcoming Classes in the Research Administration Training Series (RATS)

 1.    SciVal Funding update

We are pleased to announce that SciVal Funding, a new online tool for grant funding opportunity searches and matching, is now available to all University faculty and staff.

The search menu on the home page is available from U of U IP addresses. In addition to this basic search, advanced features can be accessed after you create a user profile. Online tutorials can be found on the home page.

We will be arranging for web-based and in-person training over the course of the next few months. Details will be announced as they become available and related news will also be posted on the OSP, VPR, and RATS websites.

2.    Oh SNAP! Changes coming to NIH progress reporting for Streamlined Non-competing Awards

The NIH announced a new format for progress reports for most Streamlined Non-competing Award Process (SNAP) and Fellowship awards: the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR). Grantees can start using RPPR in October 2012; it will likely be mandatory, replacing the eSNAP format, in Spring 2013.
Please register for training for NIH’s new Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) here.

3.    Upcoming Research Grant Opportunities

Intramural Funding Opportunities
URC Faculty Fellow Awards
Deadline to applicant’s department chair: October 16, 2012

URC Distinguished Scholarly and Creative Research Awards
Nomination deadline: October 15, 2012

Limited Submission Opportunities
Partnerships for Innovation: Building Innovation Capacity (PFI: BIC)
Internal submission deadline: Sept. 6, 2012

Major Research Instrumentation Program
Internal submission deadline: Dec. 6, 2012

4.    Upcoming Classes in the Research Administration Training Series (RATS)

For questions concerning RATS, please contact Tony Onofrietti (801-585-3492) or visit the RATS website.

Case Studies in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
Tuesday, Sept 11
2:00-4:00pm
HSEB Rm. 1750

Introduction to ClinicalTrials.Gov
Wednesday, Sept 12
2:00-4:00pm
HSEB Rm. 1730

Investigator Training Workshop: Pre-Award Session
Wednesday, Sept 12
3:30-5:30pm
117 RAB

Governing Regulations for Grants and Contracts
Thursday, Sept 13
2:00-4:00pm
HSEB Rm. 1750

Preparing for a Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Audit
Tuesday, Sept 18
2:00-4:00pm
HSEB Rm. 1750

Introduction to SciVal Funding
Tuesday, Sept 18
2:00-4:00pm
HSEB Lab 3100C

Purchasing and Procurement
Wednesday, Sept 19
2:00-4:00pm
HSEB Rm. 1730

Financial Management in Clinical Research
Thursday, Sept 20
2:00-4:00pm
HSEB Rm. 1750