Org Chart Detail - Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA)
Functional Statement:
(1) Assures effective grants administration policies and procedures for the NIH extramural programs and stewardship of Federal funds; (2) maximizes research productivity, increases public accountability, enhances administrative integrity, and monitors fiscal stewardship in research administration systems; (3) ensures proper management of extramural resources at both the portfolio level (allocation issues), program level (strategic planning), and project level (cost analysis); (4) promotes the proper selection and effective use of assistance mechanisms by both NIH staff and the extramural community; (5) initiates new procedures for research administration; (6) provides assistance to NIH extramural staff and grantee organizations regarding policies and procedures pertinent to the administration of NIH grants; (7) receives and maintains all documentation relating to extramural inventions made with assistance of research grants or research and development contracts from NIH; (8) establishes and maintains communication between NIH and awardee and applicant institutions and investigators with respect to extramural policies and procedures; (9) conducts studies, develops plans and manages projects that extend, improve and/or maintain system capabilities to satisfy the information requirements associated with NIH extramural research; (10) reviews for OMB clearance all application forms, proposed surveys, and questionnaires for information gathering activities conducted under research contracts to meet the requirements of the Federal Paperwork Reduction Act; and (11) participates in Departmental and Federal-wide efforts involving grant administration policies and procedures; coordinates NIH implementation.
Graphic Organization Chart:
Director:
Joe Ellis
Rockledge I - Room 3513
(301) 435-0935
ellisj1@od.nih.gov
Cindy Zimbro - Contact
Staff:
Project Clearance Branch
Divisions
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