Sign Up Now for the NIH Regional Seminars

Posted

Don’t miss an unparalleled opportunity for learning and networking! The bi-annual NIH Regional Seminars on Program Funding and Grants Administration provide you with an exciting opportunity to meet and hear from NIH policy officials, grants management and program staff representing various Institutes and/or Centers, as well as representatives from the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), Loan Repayment Program (LRP), the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR/STTR) program, and more.

Registration is open for the first of two regional seminars, set to will take place April 15-16 in Philadelphia, and registration is opening Friday, February 5, 2010 for the second, to be held on June 24-25 in the City of Roses: Portland, Oregon. At each seminar, experts in NIH grants policy and process will share a broad array of expertise on federal regulations and policies, highlighting current areas of special interest or concern. In addition, you’ll receive the most up-to-date information on submitting an application electronically and how to effectively utilize the eRA Commons. For some hands-on training, be sure to sign up for the optional eRA Computer Workshops held prior to the event.

Who Attends?

  • Administrators or investigators new to the NIH grants process or with limited experience
  • Post docs or graduate students interested in learning about NIH programs and ready to receive tips and resources directly from NIH
  • Those with NIH grants experience but who are looking to learn about the latest changes to elements of the NIH grants process
  • All those interested in networking with peers and NIH/HHS experts

Where, When,and How Do I Register?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania –
Wednesday, April 14: eRA Hands-On Computer Workshops — (limited availability)
Thursday, April 15 & Friday, April 16: 2-Day Regional Seminar
Event Web site and Registration
*Co-Ambassadors are The University of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson University

Portland, Oregon –
Wednesday, June 23: eRA Hands-on Computer Workshops
Thursday, June 24 & Friday, June 25: 2-Day Regional Seminar
Event Web site
*Ambassador: Oregon Health and Science University