Assistance for Applicants Applying for the Building Sustainable Community-Linked Infrastructure to Enable Health Science Research (RC4) Grants

November 1, 2009

Two technical assistance workshops for applicants interested in RFA-OD-09-010 (Building Sustainable Community-Linked Infrastructure to Enable Health Science Research) were videocast live on October 23, 2009. Archived versions of the sessions are available on the NIH Videocast site and include answers to questions submitted by participants.

List of Reviewers Eligible for Continuous Submission Available

November 1, 2009

A list of reviewers eligible for continuous submission has been posted on the OER Peer Review Policies and Practices Web page. Relevant Guide notices and a list of frequently asked questions and answers describing the continuous submission policy and eligibilty requirements are also available on the Peer Review Policies and Practices page.

Enhancing Peer Review: View a Sample of the New Biosketch Format

November 1, 2009

As part of the new application format, changes are being made to the biographical sketch, including the addition of a personal statement and a limit on the number of publications or manuscripts to no more than 15. A sample biosketch demonstrating the new format, as well as additional information on the upcoming application changes, is … Continue reading “Enhancing Peer Review: View a Sample of the New Biosketch Format”

Thank You for Your Dedication to ARRA

October 1, 2009

Since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was signed into law earlier this year, NIH has received more than 30,000 applications and awarded $5B to more than 12,000 grants and contracts. We take this time at the end of the fiscal year to thank the entire extramural research community for submitting, reviewing and performing all the great science that is being made possible by ARRA.

ARRA: Ready, Set…ARRA Report!

October 1, 2009

The first 10-day reporting window for ARRA recipients opened October 1, 2009 and closes October 10, 2009. All grantee institutions receiving ARRA awards through the end of September are required to register in FederalReporting.gov and submit reports during the first reporting period.