Research Enterprise Newsletter - April 2009: Grants & Contracts News
Challenge grant, stimulus funding information
Grants and Contracts Management as set up a web site for Vanderbilt faculty with direct links to the NIH homepage. The site lists the latest Program Announcements and funding news for Challenge grant funding under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The site is searchable by keyword and funding source, and contains application information and other economic recovery funding information. Please visit mc.vanderbilt.edu/gcm/ for the latest updates and related information.
April 27 deadline for Challenge Grants
As part of the ARRA economic stimulus funding, the NIH has identified a range of Challenge Areas that focus on specific knowledge gaps, scientific opportunities, new technologies, data generation, or research methods that would benefit from an influx of funds to quickly advance the area in significant ways. Deadline to apply for all Challenge grants in these areas is April 27.
Reminder: All VUMC grant proposals must be routed through GCM for review
Per VUMC policy, ALL grants proposals must be routed through GCM. This policy helps limit the liability for investigators and helps ensure that investigators receive appropriate credit for their work.
Submission Deadlines for Federal-Nonfederal Grants to Grants & Contracts
| Type of Grant | Paper or Electronic | VUMC Internal Deadline | NIH / Sponsor Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| COEUS - System to System Grants.gov submissions & Adobe | COEUS Electronic | Due to VUMC 5 days (by 5:00 PM) prior to the DEADLINE DATE | PI /Department must submit by 5:00 p.m. local time on date of deadline. For GCM assistance, submission must be completed 24 hours prior to this deadline.* |
| Paper Submissions/Federal/Non-Federal per Sponsor Guidelines | Paper | Due to VUMC 5 days (by 5:00 PM) prior to the DEADLINE DATE | PI/ Departments must send prior to deadline date |
For All Applications
If the VUMC internal deadline is not met, VUMC cannot guarantee an on-time review/approval/release of the application. Please be advised that for internal review and assistance, applications are reviewed/submitted in the order received.
Late Electronic Submissions
If submitted to grant.gov less than 24 hours prior to the deadline, VUMC will not guarantee help with system difficulties. Please keep in mind applications will be reviewed/submitted in the order received.
