Podcasts: “Preparing to Submit” and “Responsible Conduct of Research”

December 1, 2010

Our All About Grants podcast series continues with a new series on what you can do to prepare the best possible application. We have also received a listener request to discuss the requirements for the responsible conduct of research. Have a topic you’d like to hear about? E-mail us at oer@od.nih.gov. Dr. Suzanne Fisher, Director … Continue reading “Podcasts: “Preparing to Submit” and “Responsible Conduct of Research””

What Post-submission Materials are Acceptable?

December 1, 2010

The NIH restricts acceptable post-submission materials to those resulting from unforeseen administrative issues (with exceptions specified for institutional training mechanisms and certain funding opportunity announcements). Corrections of oversights/errors discovered after submission of the application are not allowed. The deadline for receipt of post-submission materials will be one month (30 calendar days) prior to the peer … Continue reading “What Post-submission Materials are Acceptable?”

NIH Grants Policy Statement Revised

November 1, 2010

Your go-to source for all the terms and conditions of your NIH award, the NIH Grants Policy Statement was recently revised. The revised version is effective for all awards issued with budget period start dates on/after October 1, 2010. The 2003 version remains in effect for all prior awards.

New Program Helps Scientists Secure Independent Positions Earlier

November 1, 2010

The NIH Director’s Early Independence Award Program provides a mechanism for exceptional, early career scientists to bypass traditional postdoctoral training and move into independent academic positions directly upon completion of their graduate degrees (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent). Early Independence Award projects will receive up to $250,000 in direct costs each year for up to 5 years. The deadline for submitting applications is January 21, 2011.

Recovery Act Provides Thousands Access to Technologies

November 1, 2010

NIH has awarded more than 450 Recovery Act instrumentation grants to researchers in 42 states and the District of Columbia. The funds enable researchers to purchase innovative tools, such as high-powered electron microscopes, high-resolution mass spectrometers, and supercomputers, to advance the pace of biomedical research and enable breakthroughs in the prevention, treatment and cure of disease.

NIH Provides Guidance for Subaward Reporting

November 1, 2010

The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act requires disclosure of all organizations receiving Federal funds. To provide the public with a full picture of the funded organizations, subaward and executive compensation will be reported into a new Fed-wide system. To assist you in reporting, we have created a Web page that serves as a central source of information on the Transparency Act and subaward reporting.