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eSubmission Overview: This web page provides all the information you need to start and edit a Grants.gov electronic application |
Contact your Research Administrator (RA) or Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) for issues
associated with your grant submission.
(Don't know who your RA is? See our
PI to RA Map page) Contact Academic Computing
(research@bidmc.harvard.edu
or 667-8415) for technical issues. |
1)
Find and Register your
Grant Application Package |
Use this link to find and register a funding opportunity package from Grants.Gov. Your package will be loaded to your
eSubmission folder, and your Research Administrator will be notified you are planning to submit an application. |
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NOTE:
Grants.Gov uses Adobe PDF packages for grant submission. Adobe packages can be saved using Reader but it must be at least version 8.1.
Adobe Reader Update. If you have Adobe Pro please see
Grants.Gov Adobe Pro readme. (BIDMC does not provide Adobe
Pro Software - See Harvard Enterprise License for purchase info) |
2) Edit your Grant Package |
Note: the packages are in PDF format - please use the PDF Metaframe solution or your own copy of Adobe Reader.
eSubmission Fact Sheet |
PDF
Metaframe |
Use this link to edit your Adobe PDF package. Metaframe works for PC and Mac users located anywhere! (Version 8.1.3) |
Metaframe Note: If you see "[WFClient...]" or "File Save or
Open" message when connecting to PDF links above, you need to install MetaFrame
Mac Users: If you get a "Connection Broken" message connecting to PDF, your Metaframe client must be updated
MetaFrame Client - PC
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3) Convert your research
documents into PDF files
attach these to your
application package |
Your package will contain PDF attachments; You will need a PDF converter. If you do not have one, select from the options
below. |
Create PDFs with
Acrobat Writer
our Metaframe based solution will allow you to create PDFs from any machine or location.
If you need assistance to produce your attachments see our
Acrobat PDF Help Guide |
Use file copy to create PDFs; use the eSubmission _PDFConvertStart
folder to automatically convert your documents into PDF files! The resulting PDF file can be found in the \PDFDone folder
while your original will be in \Originals folder. |
4) Complete your screening questions |
Please complete your application screening questions to ensure your RA can compile and review your package appropriately. This link can also be
used to repair or replace PureEdge or PDF package problems. |
5) Electronically sign your
Grant Application Package |
As part of the grant submission process you must certify that the application is compliant with federal guidelines.
When you have completed your eSubmission package, use this link to electronically sign your application. |
Important Rules for your eSubmission package filename and PDF attachments:
Do not rename your PDF package!
Do not use spaces or special characters (- # * / \ |) in your PDF attachment file names |
eSubmission Training Registration Links |
eSubmission General Training
eSubmission Career Development
Award Training
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The electronic submission process is a
partnership between the PI, Research Administrator & OSP. To help this transition, everyone associated with grant submission must attend training. Use the links to register
for the training class and please Provide Feedback on Training |
Other Useful eSubmission Links |
Guidelines and Sample Forms |
This web contains Grants.Gov regulations, BIDMC process documents, and sample forms such as: Biosketch & key personnel |
Mapping to the File Shares |
Use this link (PC and Mac users)
to connect to the private (H:) or Research (R:) file share. |
SSLVPN Web Site |
Use this link when you are remote from BIDMC and need to access the Research File Share.
Instructions for PC + Mac users |
