1. Office of Sponsored Projects & Industry Partnerships 1 eSRA Information Update Cynthia Sylvester Office of Sponsored Projects & Industry Partnerships

2. Office of Sponsored Projects & Industry Partnerships 2 New to eSRA Make sure we have everyone in your division identified (and given the proper roles) in eSRA as soon as you start. Look for training materials. Contact eSRAHelp@lbl.gov to arrange for personal tutor.eSRAHelp@lbl.gov

3. Office of Sponsored Projects & Industry Partnerships Focus Groups See schedule on website Contact eSRAHelp@lbl.gov to be added to invite list for Proposals and Awards (general lists)eSRAHelp@lbl.gov Contact eSRAHelp@lbl.gov to be invited to a specific Focus Group.eSRAHelp@lbl.gov 3

4. Office of Sponsored Projects & Industry Partnerships Upcoming User Feedback Session – November or December Formal Training – January Next Release –all Grants.gov applications –testing now for anticipated release November 18 4

5. Office of Sponsored Projects & Industry Partnerships General Development Outline Grants.gov Proposals Sponsor interface with RAPID Internal Approvals JIT & Negotiations Awards – including interface with RAPID Post-award activities Other types of Proposals 5

6. Office of Sponsored Projects & Industry Partnerships eSRA Website (Linda Nowell) Link from OSPIP Home or Sponsored Research Systems News & Schedules Training Guides Topics & FAQs eSRAHelp@lbl.gov 6