2009 NIH Regional Seminars Offer Unparalleled Learning & Networking Opportunity

January 1, 2009

What is a NIH Regional Seminar? Held twice a year, the NIH Regional Seminars provide you with an opportunity to meet and hear from approximately 25 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, Office of Research Integrity, Loan … Continue reading “2009 NIH Regional Seminars Offer Unparalleled Learning & Networking Opportunity”

Animal Welfare Terms and Conditions Seminar Available for Viewing

January 1, 2009

The seminar “When Terms and Conditions Are Not Met” is now available for viewing at the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)/Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Staff Outreach page. The IACUC Staff Outreach program is a free online seminar series presented quarterly by OLAW. The December 4th seminar featured guest speakers OLAW Director … Continue reading “Animal Welfare Terms and Conditions Seminar Available for Viewing”

NIH Unveils New Reviewer Reimbursement System

January 1, 2009

NIH has introduced a new, simplified and secure process to disburse honoraria and expenses to reviewers related to their participation in peer review meetings. The new system, effective Jan. 17, requires reviewers to log in to eRA Commons and update their Personal Profile with their residential address, phone number and email. Reviewers will then click … Continue reading “NIH Unveils New Reviewer Reimbursement System”

Tips for Great Grant Writing, Part 1: What is NIH Looking For?

January 1, 2009

The OER Extramural Nexus is pleased to introduce a new, regular feature: “Tips for Great Grant Writing.” Although we will begin by addressing the very basics of grant writing, stay tuned because we will soon advance to addressing more complex aspects of the grant writing process. This month’s inaugural column addresses the basic question: what does NIH look for in a grant application?