NIH Prior Approvals Required / Termination of Award

 

Discuss plans with your NIH Program Official

prior to the official process.

 

Termination of Award due to PI Absence

If LBNL wishes to terminate a project due to a PI’s absence and it cannot make suitable alternate arrangements, a request (memo or email originating from the PI's email address) must be sent to the OSPIP Contracts Officer.  If the PI has already terminated, or is otherwise not available, the letter should be written by the Division Director.

 

The OSPIP CO will review, request additional internal approvals as required (i.e. Division Director or Business Manager) and endorse the letter to NIH. 

 

Upon receipt, NIH will forward closeout instructions. 

 

NOTE:  If the alternative arrangements proposed by LBNL are not acceptable to the NIH awarding office, the grant may be suspended or terminated.   Termination of the award will not be effective until written notification is received from NIH, and a new SPAA is issued by OSPIP.

 

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.