More embyonic stem cell lines (hESCs) have been approved for use by NIH grantees. Some of the recently approved lines include restrictions.

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Omnibus Appropriation Act (Public Law 111-117) provides NIH with $31 billion, or 2.3% more than FY 2009.

The error correction window has been temporarily extended to five business days for all electronic applications intended for submission deadlines on/between January 25 and May 7, 2010.

Use new instructions to develop your applications for due dates on or after January 25, 2010. For more information on the new forms and instructions, see the newly released video, “What Applicants Need to Know Now.”

Dr. Collins, NIH Director, recently approved 13 human embryonic stem cell (hESC) lines for use in NIH funded research projects. These lines fulfill requirements for hESCs set forth in the new NIH Guidelines for Human Stem Cell Research.

Want to learn more about the NIH grants process and make contacts with NIH staff? Mark your calendars to attend one of the NIH 2010 Regional Seminars in Philadelphia, PA, April 14-16, or Portland, OR, June 23-25.

Institutional Training and Institutional Career Development Programs applications are transitioning to electronic submission. Beginning with submissions intended for January 25, 2010 due dates, applications must be received electronically through Grants.gov.

NIH has sent voluntary surveys to a sample of applicants and reviewers to gather opinions about the new changes to the peer review process.

In fiscal year 2009, the NIH Loan Repayment Program invested nearly $73.6 million in emerging scientists. Interested in applying? It’s not too late. Applications are being accepted for 2010 until December 1, 2009.

Changes are coming for applications due on or after January 25, 2010. Start planning now using newly developed resources.