Preaward Administration


Research Channel Routing Form

The Research Channel is an intranet application that we utilize to record and track research and/or extramurally sponsored projects. Each project’s record begins with the generation and completion of a Routing Form that provides a snapshot of the project. A Routing Form is required for all projects regardless if it is internally or externally supported. The Routing Form serves to document your projects, provide sufficient information to others who will approve or oversee your research activities, and ensure fiscal accountability.

To access the Research Channel, log into Loyola’s intranet Application Portal at https://portal.luhs.org/templates/dean/index.cfm

To watch a video providing instruction for completing a Routing Form, go to https://youtu.be/cd8NFPOELgM 

The Research Channel is behind the security firewall, and you will need to use Loyola Secure Access (LSA) to log in. If you need assistance in setting up LSA/Global Protect, the ITS Service Desk can assist. Please contact the ITS Service Desk at ITSServiceDesk@luc.edu or by phone at 773-508-4487, or make a request via the ITS Service Portal.


General Information and Procedures

Subawards

Consultants

  • Subrecipient or Vendor? ‌
    If you would like to engage an individual as a consultant on your application, you must complete this form to indicate that he/she is in fact a consultant (who will invoice us for services rendered) and not a subrecipient (with whom we would enter into a consortium arrangement).

Resource Information for Investigators and Staff

  • Common Questions
    What is a gift, grant, contract, clinical trial, and sponsored research agreement?
  • *NEW* NIH - 2023 New Submission Proposal Policy 
  • NIH - Office of Extramural Research
    Provides the leadership, oversight, tools, and guidance needed to administer and manage NIH grants policies and operations. Their resources can offer you vital assistance in applying for funding, the first step in reaching your research goals. Their site provides links and information about funding opportunities, forms and applications, and policies.
  • NIH - Forms & Applications
    Includes application guides and forms to be used with all competing applications for research.
  • eRA Commons
    The Electronic Research Administration (eRA) Commons is a virtual meeting place where NIH extramural grantee organizations, grantees, and the public can receive and transmit information about the administration of biomedical and behavioral research. The eRA Commons is divided into both unrestricted and restricted portions that provide for public and confidential information, respectively.
  • Grants.gov
    Grants.gov is your source to find and apply for federal grants. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that is having an unparalleled impact on the grant community. Learn more about Grants.gov and determine if you are eligible for grant opportunities offered on this site.
  • Uniform Guidance 2020 revisions
  • Grant Writing Tips
    Links to helpful information and tutorials from the NIH.
  • Extramural Research-Glossary of Terms ‌
    Contains commonly used terms and definitions in research that help newcomers (investigators and staff) in understanding grants administration.