You can generate a single PDF that combines all of the sponsor forms and the related attachment content. The layout and contents of the PDF is the same as the NIH reviewers see, and can be printed or circulated via email.
Note: The PDF does not include the Cover Letter attachment on the SF424, the Appendix attachment on the PHS 398 Research Plan, or the PHS Assignment Request form.
Use the “View Grant Runner forms (PDF)” link found on the left navigation menu just below the set of Grant Runner forms, as indicated in the image below.
Note:
There is a quirk with the PHS 398 Research Plan form within Grant Runner. If its two required attachments have not yet been uploaded when you select the “View Grant Runner forms (PDF)” link, you will receive the “Exception while generating Image with InputStream attachments: null” error message.
You can resolve this issue by following these steps:
The printable eGC1 displays in a pop-up browser window. If you haven’t allowed pop-ups in your browser, the window will not open.
For instructions on how to allow pop-up windows within SAGE, see how to configure the pop-up blocker.
If you are still having problems printing from SAGE, there may be a problem with your computer, so please contact your unit’s or department’s technical team for assistance.
New Features
eGC1 Sponsor Deadline Now Includes Time of Day and Time Zone
In order to better monitor and meet proposal submission deadlines, eGC1 preparers will now be asked to provide the specific time of day and time zone for which the applications are due. These fields will display alongside the existing sponsor due date field, and will be required entry.
Added Space between Box and Number in PI Addresses on Grant Runner Forms
A minor update was made to add a space between the word “Box” and the box number in the PI address on the SF424 and Key Persons Expanded forms in Grant Runner. This change will now present the address in the appropriate format.
Grant Runner Now Supports More Special Characters
In an early February 2015 release, Grants.Gov updated their systems to allow many of the special characters that were problematic with submissions in the past to go through successfully. With this release we are updating SAGE Grant Runner to take advantage of this change as well. Grant Runner will no longer generate a validation error when users enter special characters such tildes, curly quotes, umlauts and other accent marks. This update will result in fewer submission errors and a more accurate read of the intended content.
Fixes
Removed Lines in eGC1 PDF Format
A recent upgrade of our PDF software caused inadvertent lines to show around tables of information in the eGC1 PDF due to a new default released with the software. We have applied an update that will revert the eGC1 PDF back to its former look and feel.
When viewing the worksheet for the main (parent) budget, or a sub budget, you will see a set of icons at the upper right of the sheet. They allow you to make adjustments to what you see on the worksheet, and to perform actions on the worksheet. The set of icons are shown in the following image, and are numbered left to right.
The icons are:
These icons allow you to choose how you view the worksheet within the browser window.
The “magnifier with plus” icon (to the left) allows you to expand the worksheet to fill the whole browser window, allowing you to see more of the sheet details, rather than the SAGE and budget tabs.
The “magnifier with minus” icon (to the right) returns you to the standard view. When you’re in full screen mode, you can also use the Close Full Screen link in the upper-left corner of the screen.
You can use these icons to fully expand all of the line items in your budget.
The “plus” icon expands the worksheet, and displays the sub-object lines you have already entered and the Add buttons for each section.
The “minus” icon contracts the worksheet back to displaying just the object code summary lines.
This icon displays a printable copy of your budget.
A new browser window will appear with the budget data formatted for printing.
The output includes two different formats of the data: the first is line-by-line for all periods; the second is to help you complete the SR 424 (R&R) Detailed Budget used in Grants.gov submissions.
This icon exports your budget as an Excel spreadsheet.
You will be prompted to open Excel.
The output includes two different formats of the data: the first is line-by-line for all periods; the second is to help you complete the SR 424 (R&R) Detailed Budget used in Grants.gov submissions.
Note: only the values export, not the formulas.
Fixes
Grant Runner Check for Package Errors Page Print Issue
An issue that was causing users to receive an error when attempting to print the Check for Form Package Errors page in Grant Runner has been fixed.