eSNAP Progress Report Deadline Extended to November 1

October 1, 2009

The Electronic Streamlined Non-competing Award Process (eSNAP) allows institutions to submit electronically their annual progress reports for non-competing applications in the eRA Commons. The PHS 2590 progress report form has been revised, and changes to the eRA system will occur October 9, 2009 to accommodate the form changes. NIH encourages grantees with eSNAP reports due October 15, 2009 to delay submitting the reports until after October 9 and has provided a grace period to November 1, 2009.

New Data Reporting Requirements for NIH Training and Research Grant Awardees

October 1, 2009

Most of the NIH research training opportunities available for graduate and postdoctoral researchers are provided through institutional training grants (T awards), or individual fellowships (F awards). In addition to this support, NIH supports many graduate and postdoctoral research experiences through research grant funding. Effective October 1, 2009, NIH is implementing new data reporting requirements on training and research awards to fulfill the NIH Reform Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-482).

ARRA: Ready, Set…ARRA Report!

October 1, 2009

The first 10-day reporting window for ARRA recipients opened October 1, 2009 and closes October 10, 2009. All grantee institutions receiving ARRA awards through the end of September are required to register in FederalReporting.gov and submit reports during the first reporting period.

Thank You for Your Dedication to ARRA

October 1, 2009

Since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was signed into law earlier this year, NIH has received more than 30,000 applications and awarded $5B to more than 12,000 grants and contracts. We take this time at the end of the fiscal year to thank the entire extramural research community for submitting, reviewing and performing all the great science that is being made possible by ARRA.

Animal Welfare Online Seminars – Emerging Issues: A USDA Perspective

September 1, 2009

Betty Goldentyer, D.V.M., USDA APHIS Animal Care, will be the guest speaker for the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) Outreach Program, a free online seminar series entitled “Emerging Issues, USDA Perspective.” IO Seminar – September 17, 2009 – Noon to 1 p.m. (ET)This seminar is limited to Institutional Officials (IOs) at PHS Assured institutions. … Continue reading “Animal Welfare Online Seminars – Emerging Issues: A USDA Perspective”

Start Your Application Now for the NIH Loan Repayment Programs

September 1, 2009

This is an excellent opportunity for researchers who have incurred significant financial debt to remove this barrier to continue to pursue a career in research. The 2010 application cycle opens September 1 and closes December 1. Our data show that individuals, who begin preparing their application early, are more likely to complete their submission by the December 1 deadline.

NIH Seeks High Risk, High Impact Proposals through NIH Director's Pioneer, New Innovator, and Transformative R01 Initiatives

September 1, 2009

NIH welcomes proposals for 2010 NIH Director’s Pioneer Awards and New Innovator Awards. Both programs are part of the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research http://nihroadmap.nih.gov and support exceptionally creative scientists who take highly innovative, potentially high-impact approaches to major challenges in biomedical or behavioral research.

Attention NIH SBIR Phase II Awardees – Past and Present!

September 1, 2009

Don’t miss your opportunity to apply for the 2009-2010 Commercialization Assistance Program (CAP), designed to help selected NIH SBIR Phase II awardees develop their commercial businesses and transition their SBIR-funded technologies into the marketplace.

  • Has your company had an active NIH SBIR Phase II award within the past six (6) years?
  • Does your company meet current SBIR small business eligibility criteria?

If you answered “yes” to both of these questions, then read on! The application deadline is September 14, 2009.