NIH Reminders and Updates on eRA Commons ID and Closeout Requirements

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) released two reminders and updates at the end of 2023. Please review them below and contact DSP if you have any questions.

eRA Commons ID Required for All R&R Senior/Key Personnel

This reminder and update to NIH guidance involves entering an eRA Commons ID for all Senior/Key Personnel. 

Beginning mid-January, eRA Commons users will encounter an error if the Credential field for Senior/Key Personnel and Other Significant Contributors is blank or contains an invalid eRA Commons ID.

Read the Notice, NOT-OD-24-042

Closeout Reporting Requirements and Email Notifications

This notice serves as a reminder and update on the timetable NIH uses to notify researchers of due dates to submit closeout documents. 

In addition to the 10-, 120-, and 150-day notices sent after a project period ends, NIH will add a 90-day email notification beginning in 2024.

Read the Notice, NOT-OD-24-047