Modules, User Guides and Documentation

• xTrain
  • Quick Launch (via Commons)
  • Overview
  • User Guide (PDF)
  • Release Notes
  • New Features and Fixes
• eRA Commons
  • Quick Launch
  • Overview
  • User Guide
  • Release Notes
  • New Features and Fixes

Search NIH Funded Research

• RePORT & RePORTER
  • Quick Launch (RePORT — Reports, data and analysis of NIH research activities)
  • Quick Launch (RePORTER — Search database of funded grants)

Training Materials

• Quick Reference Sheets
  • xTrain Overview & Functions Quick Reference Guide for Institution Users (PDF - 69 KB)
  • xTrain Getting Started Quick Reference Guide for Trainees (PDF - 46 KB)
  • xTrain Appointment, Re-Appointment, and Amendment Quick Reference Guide for Institution Users (PDF - 287 KB)
  • xTrain Appointment Errors and Warnings for Institution Users (PDF - 63 KB)
  • xTrain Termination of Appointments Quick Reference Guide for Institution Users (PDF - 53 KB)
  • xTrain Termination of Fellowships Quick Reference Guide for Institution Users (PDF - 49 KB)
• Animated Online Tutorials
  • For PD/PIs, Assts. & Trainees: Appointments, Re-appointments and Amendments
  • PD/PIs, Assts, Trainees, and Business Officials: How to Terminate Appointments(PDF – 1 MB)
• PowerPoint Presentations
  • xTrain Delegation of Authority (PDF - 484 KB) April 2012
  • xTrain Overview Presentation for Institution Users (PDF - 3 MB) March 2012
  • xTrain Terminations (PDF – 1 MB) March 2012

Related Links

• General Extramural Training Award Information
• eRA Commons Demo site (to practice using xTrain and other Commons features)
• NIH Forms & Applications
• Policy links:
  • April 25 Guide Notice: NRSA Stipends, Tuition/Fees for FY11
  • December 8, 2010 Guide Notice: Reminder: NIH Will Require Use of xTrain effective Jan. 1, 2011
  • NIH Grants Policy Statement
  • Kirschstein-NRSA Stipend History (Excel - 35 KB)

Communication Resources

• xTrain Frequently Asked Questions
• Appointments & Re-appointments
• Termination Notices
• eRA Commons Accounts & Roles
• Additional xTrain Topics
• Troubleshooting xTrain Issues
• Activity Codes Supported in xTrain (PDF - 39 KB)

Contact

• eRA Commons Help Desk
  Web: http://itservicedesk.nih.gov/eRA/
  Toll-free: 1-866-504-9552
  Phone: 301-402-7469
  TTY: 301-451-5939
  Hours: Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
  
  
• For specific NIH IC-related questions, contact the Grants Management Specialist listed on the latest Notice of Award.
  
  
• For policy-related xTrain questions, please send an e-mail to NIHTrain@mail.nih.gov.
  
  
• Find NIH Contacts
  • NIH Enterprise Directory (NED) – e-mail and telephone directory for all NIH staff
  • NIH Grants Administration Information Sources