NIH eSNAP progress reports have transitioned to the new RPPR format and non-SNAP are following soon (NOT-OD-14-079). Here are some steps to make sure the process goes smoothly and your RPPR is submitted on time.
1. Check your publications. All publications that received funding from NIH must be submitted to PubMed Central and have a PMCID assigned. Not sure what this means? See http://publicaccess.nih.gov/policy.htm.
Still have questions? Call Sherie Donahue (x83911 or sdonahue@llu.edu). Past experience has shown that it usually takes two weeks for the publications to get through the approval and tagging process, so plan accordingly.
2. Commons IDs. All key personnel, postdocs, and graduate students must have Commons IDs and it will take time to gather this information. If a Commons account needs to be created forward the name, LLU email address and role for that person to Sherie Donahue (x83911 or sdonahue@llu.edu).
3. The PI must initiate the RPPR report in the NIH Commons and then route it in order for it to be approved and submitted. These two steps can only be completed under the PI's login. Therefore, when you have completed your progress report, route the RPPR to your financial analyst for review. Not sure who your analyst is? Call x44589. Another good tip is to send an email to your financial analyst when the report is routed to confirm sure he/she is in the office.
4. Complete and route the RPPR early, at least 2-3 business days before it is due. This gives the Research Affairs office time to review and submit it by the deadline.
Any other questions? Contact Sherie Donahue at x83911 or sdonahue@llu.edu.