NIH Data Commons Pilot Phase Research Opportunity Announcement
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the current Other Transaction Research Opportunity Announcement RM-17-026
We appreciate your interest in the current NIH Data Commons Pilot Phase funding opportunity. The following frequently asked questions (FAQs) are specific to RM-17-026 and will be updated periodically as NIH staff receive questions from potential applicants.
Update on Review of Letters of Intent Submitted under RM-17-026
NIH has reviewed the Letters of Intent (LOIs) received in response to the Other Transaction Research Opportunity Announcement “NIH Data Commons Pilot Phase” RM-17-026. All parties who submitted LOIs in response to RM-17-026 should have received a decision letter from NIH at this time. Please contact commonspilot@od.nih.gov if you submitted an LOI, but have not received a decision letter.
There may be additional opportunities to participate in the Data Commons Pilot as specific needs are identified. To keep informed about NIH’s Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K) initiatives, please subscribe to the BD2K Updates Listserv. Any future opportunities to participate in the NIH Data Commons Pilot Phase will be announced on the NIH Data Commons Pilot Phase homepage.
There was an informational webinar for RM-17-026 on Friday, June 23, 2017. Slides from the webinar are available here. A video recording of the webinar is now available. Download the video transcript.
View and Download additional Frequently Asked Questions gathered leading up to and during the June 23 Informational Webinar.
Frequently-asked Questions for RM-17-026
1. What are Other Transactions (OTs)?
2. What is an Other Transaction (OT) Agreement?
5. What is the NIH Data Commons Pilot Phase Consortium (DCPPC)?
6. What are the test case datasets to be included in the NIH Data Commons Pilot Phase?
8. What are External Program Consultants (EPCs)?
10. How long is Stage 1 of the NIH Data Commons Pilot Phase expected to be?
12. How should Letters of Intent (LOIs) and applications for RM-17-026 be submitted?
17. What is “Objective Review”?
18. Are appeals of the Objective Review process allowed?
19. What are the evaluation criteria for Objective Review of applications submitted under RM-17-026?
20. What is the project period of an Other Transaction (OT) award made under RM-17-026?
21. What is the likely number of awards to be made under RM-17-026?
22. If my application is not selected for funding after Objective Review, may I resubmit it?
23. What is a Secure E-mail & File Transfer Service (SEFT) account and why may I need one?
25. What happens following selection of meritorious applicants for an Other Transaction (OT) award?
27. Who are the NIH Contacts for RM-17-026?
28. Are there any mandatory meetings associated with the NIH Data Commons Pilot Phase Consortium?
This page last reviewed on March 27, 2018