Year: 2013

Applicants should talk about the relevance of the research project to public health, remembering that…

Grant writing

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What Should I Include in the Project Summary/Abstract?

March 30, 2013

When writing an NIH grant application, remember that the Project Summary/Abstract will be viewable to the public on RePORTER if the application is funded. Keep in mind the following guidance….

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In Memoriam: Dr. Rod Ulane, NIH Training Officer and Director of the Division of Scientific Programs

March 29, 2013

NIH mourns the loss of Dr. Rod Ulane, NIH Training Officer and Director of the Division of Scientific Programs in the Office of Extramural Programs. Dr. Ulane passed away unexpectedly March 7. He was an ardent and dedicated supporter of biomedical research workforce training.

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Working with Animal Models? Review the Updated American Veterinary Medical Association Guidelines

March 29, 2013

Applicants and grantees using animals models for medical research should be sure to review the new American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals, as described in the NIH Guide Notice published on March 1, and published in the Federal Register. ….

How OER Works With NIH and You

March 28, 2013

Even regular Rock Talk readers might not be familiar with all the ways my office, the Office of Extramural Research (OER), supports NIH’s mission and works with extramural researchers. ….

General

More Applications… But How Many Research Institutions?

March 22, 2013

In August I presented data regarding the well-known increase in applications to NIH over the past decade. In “More Applications, Many More Applicants” we looked at the source of increase in competing applications, and presented data on the numbers of unique NIH applicants per year. ….

applicants, applications, Funding data

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Putting NIH Research on the Map… Literally

March 15, 2013

Early in his tenure as director of NIH, Francis Collins detailed five major areas of opportunity for NIH research. One of these areas is an increased focus on global health. An emphasis on global health research is nothing new at NIH; the lead story in the inaugural issue of the NIH Record newsletter in 1949 described NIH’s efforts to combat disease in Africa. ….

Funding data, RePORT, Resources

Diversifying the Training Experiences of the Biomedical Research Workforce

March 8, 2013

Award Programs, Biomedical Workforce

I’m eager to tell you about another important biomedical workforce-related initiative that NIH is launching based on the Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD) working group recommendations. This initiative seeks to expand existing research training and allow research institutions to best prepare their trainees for a variety of research-related career outcomes. ….

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NIH Operations Under the Sequester

March 4, 2013

This morning I sent a letter to the signing officials at NIH -funded institutions about the sequestration order signed by the President on Friday. We have posted the letter on the Office of Extramural Research website and I am copying it here for your information.

Budget

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What Happens to My Grant Application If My Institution Does Not Annually Update Their SAM Registration?

February 28, 2013

NIH cannot accept applications from organizations that do not have an active System of Award Management (SAM) registration. In order to keep an active registration, organizations must…