You Asked, We Answered

March 1, 2010

1. Does the one page allowed for Specific Aims count toward the number of pages allowed in the Research Strategy?

2. Where is the Bibliography/References Cited section attached?

3. What should I do if the form does not allow me to provide the Human Subjects Assurance Number on the SF424(R&R)?

Structuring the Research Strategy Section of Your Application

March 1, 2010

The Research Strategy section is a new section that was created when application forms were restructured as part of the Enhancing Peer Review initiative. If you are preparing an application now, you are dealing with the question of how best to structure the Research Strategy application section.

Successful Transition to New Application Formats

March 1, 2010

January 25, 2010 marked the first due date when applicants needed to use restructured application forms and instructions, which were developed as part of the Enhancing Peer Review initiative. We were pleased that, overall, applications received complied with the new format and used the proper forms.

NIH Stem Cell Update

March 1, 2010

NIH is requesting public comment on a revision to the definition of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) in the “NIH Guidelines for Human Stem Cell Research.” Public comments must be submitted no later than March 25, 2010.

ExPORTER Now Available

February 1, 2010

Have you been impressed with the RePORT Expenditures and Results (RePORTER) system? Interested in being able to download the entire database so that you may do your own analysis of NIH funding? ExPORTER now allows you to do just that. Available on the Tools catalog on data.gov, ExPORTER was created to provide raw data for … Continue reading “ExPORTER Now Available”

NIH and White House Honor PECASE Recipients

February 1, 2010

Twelve NIH grantees received the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government, the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). This award recognizes some of the finest scientists and engineers in the country.

"Overall Impact" is Distinct from the Review Criterion "Significance"

February 1, 2010

After the “Enhancing Peer Review” Guide Notice was published on December 2, 2009 we received many inquiries by NIH staff and the extramural scientific community regarding the distinction between Significance and Overall Impact. To help clarify a working group was created to help provide additional guidance on this issue.

Sign Up Now for the NIH Regional Seminars

February 1, 2010

Exciting learning and networking opportunities await you at the bi-annual NIH Regional Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration! If you can’t make it to the April seminar in Philadelphia, consider registering soon for the Portland event in June.