Electronic Research Administration

Electronic Submission of Grant Applications

Investigators must have a Commons account to submit an NIH grant electronically. To request an account or a change to an existing account, complete an eRA Commons Account Request Form. Once registered, PI's may access the Commons to get information on submitted applications. The account creation and validation process can take up to 3 days. Last-minute submissions risk missing important application deadlines.

Electronic Progress Reports (RPPRs) will continue to be submitted via the NIH Commons.

The UMass Chan Research Management System is the system-to-system platform for most electronic applications to the federal agencies via Grants.gov. Please contact Office of Sponsored Programs for access to the system and for formal training information. 

UMass Chan is already registered in the CCR/SAM as an authorized organization to submit proposals in Grants.gov. Please do not attempt to register the institution again or try to obtain a new DUNS number for grant application purposes. You must use the UMass Chan DUNS [603847393] in order to apply for a grant via Grants.gov.

OSP must receive the complete electronic grant application package at least 5 working days prior to the deadline if OSP is the final submitter.   If you would like OSP to submit your application for you, please contact your OSP specialist.

NSF: NSF FastLane requires institutional submittal as well.  Check your Program Solicitation under "Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions"

The required elements and FIVE business days for review and approval of administrative components have not changed for electronic submission.