NIH Prior Approvals Required / Relinquishment of Grant

 

Discuss plans with your NIH Program Official

prior to the official process.

 

Relinquishment of Grant by LBNL

This is used when an LBNL PI will be going to another institution and wants to change existing awards to the new institution.

 

Note: The complete request should be submitted to NIH 3 months prior to the effective date of the change.

 

A.   For NIH with copy to the new organization

1. Official Relinquishment Statement (PHS 3734) with estimated ending balance
2. Final Invention Statement

B.   For OSPIP

1. Email from PI requesting the change
2. Email from Division Chair approving the change

C.   Additional documentation required for NIH:  

1. Final Progress Report for LBNL award due 30 days after date of transfer
2. Final FSR due 90 days after NIH transfer award to new organization

 

Note: All documentation required from the PI should be obtained before the PI leaves LBNL.

 

The OSPIP Contracts Officer will: Endorse the request and forward it to the Grants Management Specialist and NIH Program Manager specified on the Notice of Grant Award.  Distribute a copy of the endorsed request to the PI, Division Administration Staff, and the OSPIP file. Receive the revised Notice of Award or written authorization from the Grants Management Specialist Distribute the SPAA approving the change before implementation.