Roundup of R15 Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) and Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) Resources

Posted on February 7, 2019 by NIH Staff

As announced in this guide notice, NIH now administers two programs using the R15 activity code. The Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) targeting undergraduate-focused institutions and the Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) targeting graduate schools of arts and sciences and health professional schools that grant baccalaureate or advanced degrees. Continue reading →

Notices of Special Interest

Posted on February 6, 2019 by NIH Staff

You may have noticed a growing trend at NIH to issue notices that highlight scientific areas of special interest. NIH Institutes and Centers have been increasingly using this approach as an alternative to issuing or reissuing program announcements. Continue reading →

Reminder to Address Inclusion of Individuals Across the Lifespan in Grant Applications

Posted on February 6, 2019 by NIH Staff

Effective for due dates January 25, 2019 or later, keep in mind the following changes to your applications and progress reports. Continue reading →

New “All About Grants” Podcast on Diversifying NIH’s Small Business Programs

Posted on February 4, 2019 by NIH Staff

In this next installment of the “All About Grants” podcast series, small business innovators can learn more about programs geared towards women-owned companies or those led by socially or economically disadvantaged groups. Continue reading →

Quick Queries – Institutional Information on pending Reports and Award Dates are Just a Click Away

Posted on February 4, 2019 by NIH Staff

Do you need to figure out if your institution is already registered in eRA Commons? Or which grants in your institution are due for closeout? You can get to this information and more without even logging in to eRA Commons, thanks to eRA’s Quick Queries.
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Don’t Let the Cold Weather Slow You Down…Spring Into Action & Register for the 2019 NIH Regional Seminar – May 15-17 in Baltimore, MD

Posted on January 28, 2019 by NIH Staff

If you are new to working with NIH grants and ready to learn, engage and connect with others who are eager to gain a better understanding of NIH grant policies and processes…then register today for the Spring 2019 NIH Regional Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration! Continue reading →

Announcing a New Protection of Human Subjects Website

Posted on January 25, 2019 by NIH Staff

On the new Protection of Human Subjects site, you can find useful information about proposing and conducting NIH extramural research involving human subjects, including policies, regulations, training, resources, and updated information on the revised human subject regulation (Common Rule). Continue reading →

February 18 (Monday), 2019: NIH Closed for the Federal Holiday

Posted on January 24, 2019 by NIH Staff

NIH (including help desks) will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2019, for the federal holiday (Washington’s Birthday). Our policy states that if a grant application due date falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the application deadline is automatically extended to the next business day. Continue reading →

Note 2-Step Submission Process for RPPRs with Inclusion Enrollment Data

Posted on January 23, 2019 by NIH Staff

With the launch of the new Human Subjects System (HSS), there is now a new two-step submission process for any Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPR) reporting inclusion enrollment updates. Continue reading →

Updated NIH Policy for Resubmission of New Investigator R01 Applications

Posted on January 18, 2019 by NIH Staff

The NIH Center for Scientific Review and National Institute of Mental Health will no longer offer a special deadline for new investigator resubmission applications. This change goes into effect starting with R01 applications submitted for due dates on or after January 25, 2019. Continue reading →

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