How do I submit an extramural grant and obtain an eRA Commons account?
(Answer provided by Alyssa Shepard, Director HJF Services, 3-03-08). Grant submission process at HJF 1. The first step for investigators at USU interested in submitting a proposal for extramural funding through HJF is to contact your departmental Sponsored Project Administrator (SPA). All departments have access to an SPA. If in doubt about who your SPA is, contact the USU Services Department (301-295-2991, USUServices@hjf.org). Your SPA will inform your HJF/OSP and USU/OSP grants specialists of your submission plans. The earlier you can inform you SPA, HJF/OSP and USU/OSP of your submission plans, the better (at least one month is ideal). 2. For extramural submissions for NIH opportunities, you will need to register for an NIH eRA Commons account 4 weeks prior to your submission deadline. HJF is already registered as a recipient organization (DUNS # 144676566); your HJF grants specialist (301-294-1276; osp@hjf.org) can assist you with registering as a submitting Principal Investigator
