October 1, 2009
Most of the NIH research training opportunities available for graduate and postdoctoral researchers are provided through institutional training grants (T awards), or individual fellowships (F awards). In addition to this support, NIH supports many graduate and postdoctoral research experiences through research grant funding. Effective October 1, 2009, NIH is implementing new data reporting requirements on training and research awards to fulfill the NIH Reform Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-482).
October 1, 2009
NIH is entering into the final phase of the Enhancing Peer Review initiative, implementing two major changes: restructured/shortened applications and new forms and instructions. Use of new forms is required for competing applications due January 25, 2010 and beyond.
October 1, 2009
The Electronic Streamlined Non-competing Award Process (eSNAP) allows institutions to submit electronically their annual progress reports for non-competing applications in the eRA Commons. The PHS 2590 progress report form has been revised, and changes to the eRA system will occur October 9, 2009 to accommodate the form changes. NIH encourages grantees with eSNAP reports due October 15, 2009 to delay submitting the reports until after October 9 and has provided a grace period to November 1, 2009.
October 1, 2009
This year several NIH-funded scientists won prestigious awards for their contributions to the treatment of disease and the understanding of cellular mechanisms. Drs. Elizabeth Blackburn, Carol Greider and Jack Szostak won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Drs. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Thomas Steitz and Ada Yonath won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Drs. Brian Druker, Charles Sawyers and Shinya Yamanaka won Lasker Awards.
October 1, 2009
Dorit Zuk, Ph.D., joins OER as a Special Assistant to Dr. Sally Rockey, Deputy Director for Extramural Research.
October 1, 2009
Scott Cooper joins OER as a Grants Policy Analyst in the Office of Policy for Research Administration
October 1, 2009
Do you have questions about the New and Early Stage Investigator policies? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions, which have been recently updated. You can find answers to questions such as: I am preparing an R01 application for a receipt date next summer. Should I let the committee know my plans to submit so that … Continue reading “New and Early Stage Investigator Policy FAQs Revised”
October 1, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Main Auditorium, Natcher Conference Center, Building 45, NIH Campus, Bethesda, MD Electronic health records have yet to be broadly implemented, but there are large national efforts underway to address this lag in technology adoption. At the same time, adopters of health information technology are looking toward … Continue reading “Widening the Use of Electronic Health Record Data for Research”
October 1, 2009
The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) will present an IACUC Advanced workshop in Notre Dame, Indiana. IACUC-Advanced – SCAW developed this one day educational workshop for experienced IACUC members and administrators, principal investigators, attending veterinarians, regulatory personnel and laboratory animal care staff. The program focuses on topics such as advanced protocol review and provides … Continue reading “Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Advanced Workshop”
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