Promoting Research Integrity, Ensuring Public Trust

November 1, 2010

I believe only when the highest standards of research integrity are upheld do we maintain the public’s trust in the research we conduct, support and administer. I expect that everyone involved in scientific research–investigators, trainees, administrators, and NIH staff–promotes these high standards. To assist the community in achieving these goals, OER recently developed a new Web page that explains research integrity and the processes that ensue from allegations of inappropriate conduct in research. On the new site you can learn about the definition of research misconduct, what is expected and/or required of investigators and trainees, and what happens when NIH learns of an allegation of research misconduct.

Get the Information You Need Sent Directly to Your Inbox

November 1, 2010

Sure, you get the Nexus since you are reading this article, but would you like more detail on the day-to-day happenings on topics that are important to you? If so, consider signing up for one of the LISTSERVs below: eRA News –the latest information regarding eRA Commons and the electronic application submission program Funding opportunities and … Continue reading “Get the Information You Need Sent Directly to Your Inbox”

Podcasts: Summary Statement Basics and Resubmission Advice

November 1, 2010

Our All About Grants podcast series continues with: Dr. David Armstrong, Chief of the Review Branch, and Dr. Mike Sesma, a Program Officer, both with the National Institute of Mental Health, who discuss what is included in the summary statement and give tips for finding out more information in “Summary Statement Basics.” David and Mike … Continue reading “Podcasts: Summary Statement Basics and Resubmission Advice”

How Do I Correct Errors During the Application Submission Process?

November 1, 2010

If your application had system-identified errors and did not make it through the eRA Commons application checking process (i.e., checking against NIH business rules), you must correct the errors and submit a changed/corrected application to Grants.gov before your application can be accepted by NIH for review. Follow these steps to submit a changed/corrected application to … Continue reading “How Do I Correct Errors During the Application Submission Process?”

I Submitted My Application to Grants.gov. Why Can't I See the Application Status in the eRA Commons?

November 1, 2010

If you cannot see the status of your application in the eRA Commons, it may be due to one of these two reasons: Missing or invalid PD/PI eRA Commons User IDApplicants can easily overlook the “Credential, e.g., agency login” field in the “Profile – Project Director/Principal Investigator” section of the R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) … Continue reading “I Submitted My Application to Grants.gov. Why Can't I See the Application Status in the eRA Commons?”

Moving Forward in the Efficient Management and Use of Core Facilities

November 1, 2010

Date: November 15 to 16, 2010 Location: NIH Bethesda Campus, Natcher Conference Center What Will Be Learned: NIH and members of the core facility community will provide updates on issues such as: Maximizing the use and efficiency of existing NIH-funded core facilities Developing effective training programs for core facility directors Exploring software options for enhancing … Continue reading “Moving Forward in the Efficient Management and Use of Core Facilities”