1. QRAM FEBRUARY 2009 GRETCHEN DAVIS RICHEY OUTREACH & SUPPORT MANAGER SAGE Report

2. Agenda eFA/ePAC followup  What are they?  Email bug found and fixed Grant Runner  Coming this spring!  NIH R01, R03, R21  Beta in progress  Screenshots Budget module  Coming this spring!  Screenshots

3. eFA/ePAC What is eFA and ePAC? Deployed January 7th eFA523 processed by OSP & GCA ePAC307 processed by OSP & GCA Positive feedback from OSP & GCA offices

4. eFA & ePAC When GCA processes an item, then an email is sent to the following persons/roles: PI Admin Contact Budget Contact eGC1 Creator Reviewers for the Org Code Receiving Funding Bug found and fixed – if you were expecting an award, please check with your PI &/or use Status Checker

5. QRAM Feedback How many people have an eFA or ePAC experience? How is it an improvement over the old NEA process? What are your favorite changes? What could be improved to support you better?

6. Grant Runner What is Grant Runner? Current project status: Beta 10 applications for the February & March deadlines NIH R01, R03, R21 Modular budget format only Looking for a few more beta applications for March and April NIH deadlines

7. Grant Runner Benefits One-stop shopping Improved application quality  Data fields & attachments required before routing can start  Increased number of validation checks Reduced submission time for OSP Easier access to status information  Displays on History & Comment page of eApprovals  Eliminates need to receive email notifications  Reduces email & phone calls with OSP

8. Description of Functionality eGC1 & Sponsor forms are together Some data pre-populated  eGC1 data, UW Performance Site, Signing Official, Cognizant Agency Document upload process easier Validation check prior to routing  Required data fields & attachments Status notification is automated  Tracking #, Assurance #, status & errors listed within SPAERC & SAGE

13. The Wizard is Coming, The Wizard is Coming! SAGE is changing to support new functionality User can create a new eGC1 or continue in the wizard for a Grant Runner application “Create eGC1” displays a new multi-step wizard process that asks start-up questions  Org code receiving funding  Sponsor  Modular budget  Opportunity number  Principal Investigator  Full title, start/end dates, application type

14. Asks the least number of questions If the Grants.gov opportunity #s is not supported by Grant Runner then the user goes to an eGC1 If the org code has not yet been deployed then the user goes to an eGC1 Eligible applications will continue through the wizard

15. Grant Runner Phase I supports:  NIH R01, R03, R21  Modular budget format only Looking for a few more beta applications for March and April NIH deadlines Questions?

16. Budget Module Phase I  Build a budget  Import into an eGC1 (attach PDF with details) Alpha testing starting 1-2 weeks Deployment will start in May Optional Screenshots with new look & feel

23. Budget Module Phase I – Spring  Optional  Import into an eGC1 (attach PDF with details) Phase II – late 2009  Import data into Grant Runner applications Phase III – 2010  Replaces eGC1 budget page Questions?

24. Thank you