Application Details (New Application)

The Application Details section includes:

  • Project Title
  • PI(s)

    Added PIs are read-only. Use the Add PI button to include additional PIs. Links are also available for removing a PI and setting the PI as the Contact. Refer to the steps below.

  • Description

    The optional description field is provided so that you can add a meaningful description of the purpose of the RTD. This information is used only within xTRACT and is not part of the data submitted with the training grant application.

  • Opportunity Number

    For informational purposes only. There are no restrictions for submitting an RTD based on the NOFO.

Update the fields as appropriate and select the Save button.

Sample project's Basic Information

Add PI

To add a PI from a search:

1. Select the Add PI button Add PI button.
2. Enter parameters and select the Search Persons button. By default the search will be conducted within your institution, but you can expand this search to look outside of your institution by removing the check mark from the box titled Search for persons who have a Commons affiliation with my institution.

NOTE: You must enter a Commons ID, Person ID, -or- Last Name to perform a search.

Search for Persons Screen

Figure 1: Search for Persons

All matching records display in the Person(s) table. Only persons with a Commons role of PI will be returned in the search.

Search for Person Screen Displaying Search Results

3. Select the Add to RTD checkbox for each person you wish to add, then click the Add Person(s) button. The selected person(s) are added to the PI(s) in the Application Details.

Set a Contact PI

If your application has multiple PIs, you can set a PI as the Contact.

1. In the Basic Information section of the RTD, find the PI you wish to set as Contact. Click the three-dot ellipsis Actions button three-dot ellipsis Actions button and select Set as Contact PI.

Remove a PI

If your application has multiple PIs, you can remove a PI.

NOTE: You cannot remove the PI designated as Contact PI. You must first change the Contact PI to another person.

1. In the Basic Information section of the RTD, find the PI you wish to remove. Click the three-dot ellipsis Actions button three-dot ellipsis Actions button and select Remove PI.
2. The PI is removed.

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