New NIH Updates

In addition to the new PHS 398 forms announcement previously posted, we are providing below additional notices recently published by NIH, that you need to know about.

Revised PHS 2271, PHS 3734, and HHS 568 Forms Now Available

"NIH announces the availability of three revised (11/2007) forms:

1. PHS 2271 (Statement of Appointment)
2. PHS 3734 (Official Statement Relinquishing Interest and Rights in a PHS Research Grant)
3. HHS 568 (Final Invention Statement and Certification)"

To read the complete announcement, please visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-08-029.html.

Revised PHS 2590 (DHHS Public Health Service Noncompeting Continuation Progress Report) Now Available

While most of the annual progress reports are now submitted through the NIH Commons in electronic format, some award mechanisms still require the annual report to be provided in paper format. Make sure you use the latest version!!

"All progress reports received on or after March 1, 2008 must use the new instructions and forms."

To read the complete announcement, please visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-08-030.html.

Appendices to Paper PHS 398 (DHHS Public Health Service Grant Application) to be Submitted on CD

"In an effort to further utilize electronic technology, NIH is implementing the requirement that paper applications provide appendix material only on CDs. Paper appendices will no longer be accepted for applications submitted for May 25, 2008 and subsequent due dates."

To read the complete guideline, please visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-08-031.html.

Posted: 01/15/08