Progress Reports
Most sponsors require the submission of a progress report. Progress reports that include administrative elements, regardless of whether the sponsor requires signature from the university, must be submitted to Sponsored Research for review.
Compliance
Compliance with reporting requirements is critical to ensuring continued funding of the University’s research. Failure to submit the required reports can have serious consequences, not only for the individual PI(s), but for the University as a whole.
In order to ensure compliance, Sponsored Research leadership may decide to withhold proposal submissions for faculty with significantly late progress reports until all reports are submitted.
CERES Continuation Routing
When a progress report requires signature or submission by Sponsored Research, such as through Commons or to a pass-through entity, a CERES Continuation record is needed. All proposals, including Continuations, should be routed to SR at least five business days prior to the requested deadline to ensure sufficient time for review and correction, if needed.
Reports Due to NIH & NSF
Click on the links below to access lists of due and overdue progress reports to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation (NSF). Note: Current NU NetID required to access files. Lists are updated monthly. Last update: 12/02/24.
- NIH Closeout Reports - Chicago
- NIH Closeout Reports - Evanston
- NIH RPPR Reports - Chicago
- NIH RPPR Reports - Evanston
- NSF Reports
Resources
- CERES Reference Guide
- Sponsored Research Handbook (NU NetID Required for Access)
- NIH RPPR Instruction Guide
Institutional Contacts
Please list the following contacts:
- Signing Official: Assistant SRO for your Capsule
- Administrative Official: Carrie Holbo carrie.holbo@northwestern.edu