Developing a Culture of Safety in Biomedical Research Training

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Michelle Bond, Alison Gammie, and Jon Lorsch

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) is committed to supporting safety in the nation’s biomedical research and training environments. In a Perspective in the current issue of Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC), we focus on strategies for improving laboratory safety. Some of these strategies are also applicable to other forms of safety including the prevention of harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. Lab safety is also the focus of an upcoming webinar for the training community, Developing a Culture of Safety in Biomedical Research Training, on Thursday, November 5, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET. Continue reading →

New Vertebrate Animals Section Training Module

Posted on July 24, 2020 by NIH Staff

Calling all applicants proposing research with vertebrate animals – check out the latest online learning module on the Vertebrate Animals Section in grant applications. This interactive module will assist applicants and offerors in preparing this section of the application, and will serve as a valuable resource for reviewers in evaluating the Vertebrate Animal Section of applications and proposals. Continue reading →

Will NIH Accept Late Applications for New Awards From Applicants Affected by COVID-19?

Posted on June 16, 2020 by NIH Staff

NIH is taking a very flexible stance for applications submitted within the standard two week late policy. Applicants should include a cover letter with an explanation for the late submission. Continue reading →

How NIH Can Support Your Career Path

Posted on January 8, 2020 by NIH Staff

Thinking about a career in research or wondering how to move forward in your journey to becoming an independent researcher? Check out these interactive guides that walk you through how NIH programs can support you at different career steps. Continue reading →

Reminder of Policy Changes

Posted on January 8, 2019 by NIH Staff

For your convenience, here is a roundup of recently announced changes impacting grant application submission for due dates on or after January 25, 2019. Continue reading →

New Financial Conflict of Interest Training Module Available

Posted on December 3, 2018 by NIH Staff

Looking for a training to satisfy the requirement for investigators to complete training in financial conflict of interest (FCOI) regulations? NIH has developed a new training that institutions can use to help satisfy this need. Continue reading →

New Application Requirements for Institutional Training Grants: Letter of Institutional Commitment to Harassment and Discrimination Protections

Posted on November 9, 2018 by NIH Staff

NIH takes the issue of sexual harassment and discrimination very seriously. As such, beginning with applications submitted for due dates on or after January 25, 2019, institutional training grant applications (T15, T32, T34, T35, T36, T37, T90/R90, TL1, TL4) must include a letter that describes the institutional commitment to ensuring that proper policies, procedures, and oversight are in place to prevent discriminatory harassment and other discriminatory practices. Continue reading →

NIH Announces Stipend and Benefit Increases for National Research Service Award Recipients

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Mike Lauer

We are pleased to announce that stipends will be increased for those supported by Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSAs). As a result, approximately 15,000 NRSA training grant appointees and fellows spanning career stages from undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers will receive a two percent stipend increase for Fiscal Year 2018. Please see the recently released NIH Guide Notice NOT-OD-18-175 for the specific new stipend levels. Continue reading →

How Many Researchers Were Supported by NIH as Trainees?

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Mike Lauer

Earlier this year we reported on the unique numbers of research project grant (RPG) awardees and applicants each year since the end of the NIH doubling, in 2003. We described how the number of unique RPG awardees has remained relatively constant, while the number of applicants (as assessed over 5-year windows) has steadily and markedly increased.
A number of readers asked us about the prior NIH-supported research training and career development of these investigators. Among RPG awardees, what proportion had received prior fellowship, training, or career development (F, T, or K) awards? And perhaps of greater interest, among unsuccessful, unfunded applicants, what proportion had received prior fellowship, training or career awards?
To answer these questions, we start with a quick recap. …. Continue reading →

Updates on Addressing Rigor in Your NIH Applications

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Mike Lauer

As NIH moves ahead with implementing measures to enhance rigor, transparency and reproducibility in NIH-supported research, I’d like to give a brief update on these efforts, and highlight some important timeline changes for implementation in applications for institutional training grants (T), institutional career development awards (K12), and individual fellowships (F). …. Continue reading →

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