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xTrain (eRA Commons)

xTrain provides Training grant program directors, university administrators and Trainees the ability to electronically process the required paperwork (e.g., Appointment Forms and Termination Notices) associated with awarded Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award institutional research training grants. It also is used by Agency grants management specialists to process training grant appointments and terminations made electronically.

xTrain is open to all Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) Institutions that are registered with eRA Commons. It can be utilized now; there are no further registrations/steps required to use the program. Visit the FDP site for the latest posted member list and other participant information.

Quick Reference Sheets

• xTrain - Getting Started Reference for Trainees (PDF - 289 KB)
• xTrain Appointment Errors/Warnings (PDF - 239 KB)
• xTrain Overview & Functions (PDF - 350 KB)
• PD/PI Delegation of xTrain Authority (PDF - 296 KB)
• Initiating xTrain Appointments (PDF - 287 KB)
• Initiating xTrain Terminations (PDF - 285 KB)

Training

• Training Material (PDF - 2.14 MB)
  
  NOTE: If you would like a copy of this slide set in PowerPoint, please contact Sheri Cummins (cumminss@mail.nih.gov).

Frequently Asked Questions

Complete list of FAQs

• Initiating Appointments & Reappointments
• Initiating Terminations
• eRA Commons Accounts & Roles
• Postdoctoral Trainees & Signature Requirements

Reported Issues & Suggestions

• Issues and Enhancements (PDF - 53.8 KB)

Feedback & Support

We encourage you to provide feedback to the eRA Commons Help Desk throughout the xTrain pilot.

Report to the Help Desk:

• Issues using the xTrain system
• Feedback on support resources (quick reference sheets, training materials, FAQs)
• Anything else about your xTrain experience you’d like to share

eRA Commons Help Desk
Web: http://ithelpdesk.nih.gov/eRA/ (Preferred method of contact)
Toll-free: 1-866-504-9552
Phone: 301-402-7469
TTY: 301-451-5939
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time

Additional xTrain Contacts

Research Training Coordinator: Jennifer Sutton (suttonj@mail.nih.gov)
eRA Customer Relationship Manager: Sheri Cummins (cumminss@mail.nih.gov)

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