Research Affairs: Researcher's Alert for October 3, 2018

Research Affairs Monthly Lunch and Learn

Research Affairs — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:38:00 -0700

Collaborating on Research in Loma Linda University Health Hospitals

Describe what type of communication is needed when you wish to initiate a research study
Discuss why handoffs during patient transitions through the hospital are essential to the success of your study
Identify two barriers to obtaining nursing support for your research

Thursday, October 11, 2018

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

The seminar will be held at the A-Level Amphitheater, Loma Linda University Medical Center.

Lunch is limited – available on a first come, first serve basis.

Please click link Register

Funding Opportunities

NIH / American Heart Association — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:32:07 -0700

NIH - Increasing Uptake of Evidence-Based Screening in Diverse Adult Populations (R01 Clinical Trial Optional): “This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications that seek to understand strategies to reduce disparities in the uptake of evidence-based screening (e.g. screening recommendations proven to be effective based on rigorous systematic review of scientific evidence by authoritative committees) across the adult lifespan. In this program announcement, screening is defined as a preventive service focused on detection of an undiagnosed disease in asymptomatic populations. Research supported by this initiative should enhance the screening process related to use: (1) in diverse populations, (2) in diverse clinical and community settings, and/or (3) with traditional, non-traditional and/or allied health care providers.”

Detail information: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-932.html

American Heart Association: Now accepting Letters of Intent for their “Collaborative Science Award,” Established Investigator Award,” and “Innovative Project Award.”

https://professional.heart.org/professional/ResearchPrograms/ApplicationInformation/UCM_320496_Application-Deadlines.jsp

For additional information contact Pre Award – rapreaward@llu.edu or x44589

New guidelines for NIH and AHRQ Career Development Award Applications

NIH and AHRQ — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:29:51 -0700

NIH and AHRQ Announce Upcoming Updates to Application Instructions and Review Criteria for Career Development Award Applications

“The upcoming updates clarify the current application instructions and review criteria by replacing the term "scientific premise" with "the rigor of the prior research" and adding instruction and review language so that "the rigor of the prior research" is addressed under Significance and Approach. In addition, the updates include new policy requirements for the NIH Policy and Guidelines on the Inclusion of Individuals Across the Lifespan as Participants in Research Involving Human Subjects (NOT-OD-18-116). The exemption language within the review criteria for the Protections for Human Subjects will be updated in preparation for the implementation of the Revised Common Rule.”

Detail information: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-18-229.html

For additional information contact Pre Award – rapreaward@llu.edu or x44589

NIH updated Biosketch

NIH — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:28:26 -0700

Use NIH bioskectch with header “OMB No. 0925-0001 and 0925-0002 (Rev. 09/17 Approved Through 03/31/2020)”

All investigators should begin using the NIH biosketch template with the header (…Approved Through 03/31/2020).

Link to current biosketch template: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms/biosketch.htm

For additional information contact Pre Award – rapreaward@llu.edu or x44589