If you receive an error when attaching a document to an SF424 related to the size of a PDF (Figure 1), it is because the attached document is not 8.5x11 inches in size.
If you are receiving this error:
Tips
Holidays included in MyFunding OSP Submission Deadline
An enhancement has been made to the MyFunding Budget Periods and Key Dates SmartForm. The calculation for the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) internal deadlines now correctly incorporates Pitt holidays into the dates excluded from the OSP 4 business days submission deadline. (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Budget Periods and Key Dates
How to Copy an Agreement in MyRA
In response to user feedback, the ability to copy an agreement in MyRA is now available to editors listed on the agreement.
This activity is located on the left-hand side of the workspace (Figure 1). Once copied, the History will display a link to the new agreement (Figure 1: MTA00011506).
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How to add a ‘Staff Member To-Be-Determined’ on a Funding Proposal
A salary row for a ‘Staff Member To Be Determined’ can be added as a placeholder when creating a budget.
On the Personnel Cost Definition smartform, select + Add and then select ‘Staff Member To Be Determined’ (Figure 1).
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Preventing NIH 'Duplicate Submission' Error in MyFunding
The PERIS™ Team has seen an increase in NIH errors due to duplicate titles in SF424 applications.
This error occurs when the Descriptive Title on the SF424 is identical to another application already in the Commons (see Figure 1).
MyRA Subaward Conversion Record Request Form
Outgoing subawards and associated amendments are requested in MyRA and routed to the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). However, to request an amendment for an outgoing subaward created in Contraxx, the subaward must first be imported into MyRA:
On the Contraxx Subaward Conversion SmartForm in question 1, select the Subaward you want to move into MyRA.
REMINDER: How to Prevent Corrupted PDF Files in MyFunding?
As a reminder, corrupted PDF files uploaded in MyFunding or the SF-424 can cause validation errors. Please see the below tips to ensure that corrupted files are not uploaded:
- Verify that all PDF attachments can be opened in Adobe before uploading the files in MyFunding.
- Check the document name for accuracy.
REMINDER: How to Determine if my Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is Supported by the MyFunding Module
A system-to-system submission is an electronic submission where all components of the funding proposal are completed and submitted within the MyFunding module to Grants.gov. The MyFunding Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) SmartForm will provide a status on whether the FOA is fully supported and can be submitted as a system-to-system submission. If the FOA status is fully supported, continue through the SmartForms (see Figure 1).
Who Should I Contact When I Have Questions Related to the MyRA Module?
Contacting the correct person in the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) will ensure that questions related to agreement actions in MyRA are handled quickly and efficiently.
For non-technical questions related to non-financial agreements (indicated below), contact the Clinical & Corporate Contract Services Team at clincorp@pitt.edu.
- Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs)/Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs; including repository deposit agreements)
- Data Use Agreements (DU
REMINDER: Do Not Reply Directly to MyFunding Emails
As a reminder, do not reply directly to MyFunding email notifications sent from peris@pitt.edu. These messages are sent from an unmonitored account.
To reply to your Specialist, use the ‘Send Email’ activity in the MyFunding record and select ‘OSP Specialist’ (see Figures 1 & 2 for examples). Please note: Do not include additional OSP Staff. If the Specialist on the record is OSP Intake, they will forward the message to the correct OSP Specialist.
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