NIH Prior Approvals Required / Change of Scope
Discuss plans with your NIH Program Official
prior to the official process.
Change of Scope
- (Might be in combination with other changes)
NIH approval-required change of scope work may not proceed until written notification is received from NIH, and a new SPAA is issued by OSPIP. |
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The PI may make changes in the methodology, approach, or other aspects of the project objectives without NIH approval. However, written approval from NIH is required to change direction, type of research or training, change aims, objectives, or purposes of the approved project including, but not limited to:
- Change in the specific aims approved at the time of award
- Substitute one animal model for another, add new animals or humans
- Any change from the approved use of animals or human subjects
- Shift of the research emphasis from one disease area to another
- Application of a new technology
Email from PI to OSPIP should include:
- Scientific rationale for the change -- consult with the NIH Program Official to determine the level of detail required for each specific request
- Rebudget information if the change will cause rebudget between funding categories
Attach:
- Budget with justification, if applicable
- HARC approvals, if applicable
If you prefer to use hard copy, prepare letter addressed to Grants Management Specialist and signed by the PI including the same information as above.
- Send letter and attachments to OSPIP by email.
The OSPIP Contracts Officer will:
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