Prior approval by NIGMS is required before initiating CTR post-award projects (Pilot, Developmental, and/or Multi-Site Collaborative Projects) that are supported with NIGMS CTR funds, regardless of whether the research involves human subjects (HS) or vertebrate animals (VA). All instructions outlined in the “Post-Award Program Requirements for Pilot/Developmental/Multi-Site Collaborative Projects” section of the NOFO applicable to your application must be followed.

Submission Requirements:

• In accordance with NOT-OD-26-026, all required documents, including the Addendum, when applicable, must be submitted. 
• If an Addendum is included, awardees must also email the Addendum to the Grants Management Specialist (GMS) and the Program Officer (PO) assigned to the parent award, with the complete grant number included in the subject line.