NIH has instructional videos (ranging from 2-8 minutes) for investigators on the eRA Video Tutorials page. The videos are divided into two sections: 'eRA Commons: Features and Functions You Need to Know' and 'For Reviewers: Navigating Internet Assisted Review (IAR)'
The three newest videos for your viewing enjoyment (and if not enjoyment, then at least you might learn something new from them) are:
Status for PD/PIs (PD/PI Only)
This video reviews the steps for accessing the features available to a Program Director (PD) / Principal Investigator (PI) in the Status module. The video also examines the search options and organization of the Status Result screen table.
Detailed Status Information (SO & PD/PI)
Video 5 of this series looks at the Detailed Status Information screen. The Detailed Status Information screen is the culmination of the latest information about your grant application, including critiques, scores, NIH contact information, award information, and more.
Accessing the Summary Statement (PD/PI Only)
Video 6 of the Status series looks at the steps a Principal Investigator (PI) takes to access the Summary Statement. Additionally, the video summarizes, at a high level, the review process for grant applications. It is this review process that generates an evaluative document called the Summary Statement. Because the Summary Statement is considered an evaluation, it is only