Advancing Rare Diseases Research through Networks and Collaboration

July 1, 2009

July 16, 2009 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Main Auditorium, Natcher Conference Center, Building 45, NIH campus, Bethesda, MD View agenda Register This conconference will provide a forum to: Discuss lessons learned from the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network Highlight successful collaborations to improve rare diseases research Highlight the involvement and essential role of patient … Continue reading “Advancing Rare Diseases Research through Networks and Collaboration”

The NIH Loan Repayment Program

July 1, 2009

NIH wants outstanding health professionals to pursue their careers in biomedical, behavioral, social, and clinical research without feeling limited by educational loan debt. The NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) aim to help investigators do just that.

Understanding Your Peer Review Summary Statement

July 1, 2009

Implementation of many of the Enhancements to Peer Review began with the May 2009 review meetings, and applicants are receiving summary statements with new features, such as scores determined under the new system. To understand your summary statement, read on…

NIH Stem Cell Guidelines Released

July 1, 2009

When President Obama asked the National Institutes of Health to review existing human stem cell research guidelines and issue new guidance within 120 days, we conducted a comprehensive review that resulted in the draft Guidelines we published on April 23, 2009. As of July 7, the final Guidelines on Human Stem Cell Research have taken effect, and we believe that these guidelines achieve both of the President’s goals of advancing the field of human embryonic stem cell research and raising the bar for ethical standards.

Future of Telehealth: Essential Tools and Technologies for Clinical Research and Care

June 1, 2009

This two-day event (June 25-26) will bring together stakeholders from government agencies, academic institutions, health care organizations, and technologies to review the state of telehealth science and technology, identify gaps in knowledge that can be addressed through targeted research and evaluation initiatives, and to explore ways to leverage evolving information and communication technologies to advance … Continue reading “Future of Telehealth: Essential Tools and Technologies for Clinical Research and Care”

eRA Thanks Users for Their Patience

June 1, 2009

We have had an eventful two weeks at NIH following eRA’s major infrastructure upgrade, which took place May 22-26. Foremost, we want to thank you for your patience and help in identifying some of the issues that arose. We have seen an extraordinary willingness on the part of our users to be supportive of our efforts.

Tips for Great Grant Writing (Part 5): Developing Your Budget

June 1, 2009

There’s a lot to consider when you are developing a budget for your research grant application. While the best resources at your disposal are the sponsored research programs office at your institution, your departmental administrative officials, your mentors and your peers, we have compiled some tips and reminders that may be helpful for preparing your budget. For more detailed information, visit our Developing Your Budget webpage . We offer a brief overview below.