November 14, 2016

Request for Information (RFI): Effects of Extrinsic Environmental Factors on Animal Research: Rigor and Reproducibility

NIH has put out the following Request for Information (RFI): Effects of Extrinsic Environmental Factors on Animal Research: Rigor and Reproducibility.
November 14, 2016

NIH Requests Information on Strategies for Data Management, Sharing, and Citation

The NIH Guide to Grants and Contracts, recently published a Request for Information (RFI) that seeks public comments on strategies for data management, sharing, and citation
November 14, 2016

Adjustment to Stipend Levels for Postdoctoral Trainees and Fellows on Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA)

The NIH has released new stipend rates for postdoctoral trainees or fellows.
November 9, 2016

O Browser! My Browser!

Reminder to check that you are using a compatible browser as eRA transition to meet federal security guidelines.
November 9, 2016

The World is Not Flat, But (NIH Commons) Status Is (or Can Be)

Earlier this year, NIH introduced a new view of the Status Results screen for Principal Investigators (PIs).
November 9, 2016

Please Call it Final RPPR (NIH)

Come 2017, the RPPR format will be extended to the Final Progress Report. One of the differences between RPPR and the Final RPPR is that not all sections will be part of the final report.
October 27, 2016

NIH Peer Review Online Briefings for Fellowship and R01 Grant Applicants, and Basic Research Grant Applicants and Reviewers

The purpose of this Notice is to inform NIH grant applicants, their mentors, and reviewers about three online video briefings the NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) will host in November and December 2016.
October 26, 2016

NIH eRA Enhancement: Redesigned Section in RPPR to Help Grantees Categorize Products Developed Under a Grant

eRA Enhancement: The product sections of the RPPR have been redesigned recently to help grantees better categorize the products arising from their grant.
October 26, 2016

NIH eRA Information: Please Update Your Browsers by Nov. 30 to Use eRA Modules; New Security Mandated For Websites

NIH eRA has been working on strengthening the security of its modules, web services and websites to the federally mandated 'https only' secure connection required for all federal agencies.
September 26, 2016

NIH Changes to Post-submission Materials and Appendix Policies

Beginning with the January 25, 2017 application due date, NIH will change what post-submission materials are allowable.
September 26, 2016

Want to Withdraw an Application? Now available electronically through eRA Commons

NIH now allows applications to be withdrawn electronically through the NIH Commons.
September 26, 2016

Coming 2017 - New NIH Electronic Processes

New NIH electronic processes that will be available starting in 2017.
September 26, 2016

A one-page guide to NIH's rigor and reproducibility requirement

NIH has developed a one-page guide to explain how to address rigor and reproducibility in your NIH application.
May 27, 2016

NIH CSR Insider's Guide to Peer Review for Applicants

Article published in NIH's Center for Scientific Review Peer Review Notes (May 2016) contains valuable tips for applicants.
June 21, 2016

Science: NIH gets $2 billion boost in Senate spending bill

A Senate spending panel today approved a $2 billion boost in 2017 for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), or a 6.2% increase to $34.1 billion. It's the second year in a row that the Senate has slated the agency for a large increase after 12 years of flat budgets.
June 9, 2016

NIH New Forms-D Reminder (Biosketch, Assignment Request Form, Cover Letter, Authentication of Key Biologics and Chemical Resources)

As of May 25, 2016 use the New Biosketch Format for all your Key Personnel, Significant Contributors and Sub Contractors.  NIH is no longer accepting the outdated forms, therefore we will not be able to submit your proposal with outdated...
June 8, 2016

Francis Collins Emphasizes NIH Commitment to Basic Research

NIH recently outlined its commitment to basic research in a letter published in Science in March 2016 with Francis Collins as the first author. The letter points out that the NIH is “particularly concerned that misperceptions about NIH's...
May 10, 2016

NIH to Release Names of NIH-Funded Research Project Personnel in the RePORTER System

The NIH recently notified recipients of NIH grants that information on project personnel listed in the Participants section of their annual RPPRs will be displayed in RePORTER.
April 18, 2016

NIH-FDA open-access biomarker glossary textbook: Biomarkers, EndpointS, and Other Tools (BEST) Resource has been released

The NIH-FDA open-access biomarker glossary textbook: Biomarkers, EndpointS, and Other Tools (BEST) Resource has recently been released.
April 19, 2016

NIH Application Forms Update: FORMS-D

New 'FORMS-D' for proposals due on or after May 25, 2016. are now available.
April 19, 2016

New Redesigned NIH Grants and Funding Site

Navigate the NIH grants process from finding a funding opportunity to monitoring your award and in the “About Grants” section you’ll find informational links including:     Grants Basics     Grants Process Overview     How to Apply    ...
March 28, 2016

Excerpts from NIH eSubmission Items of Interest - March 25, 2016

Check Out the Redesigned NIH Grants and Funding Site; Forms-D application instructions are now available.
February 26, 2016

Notice of Availability of The National Children's Study (NCS) Archive

NICHD is issuing this Notice to alert interested investigators to the availability of the National Children's Study Vanguard Data and Sample Archive and Access System.
March 8, 2016

NIH eSubmission Items of Interest - February 29, 2016

NIH grants policy and the application process are continuously changing and adapting to new requirements. New policies and form updates are par for the course.
March 8, 2016

Requirement for the Appropriate Signatures on NIH Forms and Official Documentation

The purpose of this Guide Notice is to inform NIH applicants and recipients that as of the effective dates reflected in table below, NIH will no longer accept forms or other documentation bearing generic departmental signatures or their electronic equivalent (e.g., Department of Sponsored Research).
March 17, 2016

2016 Coaching Groups for Grant Proposal Writing and Professional Development: Actively Writing NIH-Style Proposals

National Research Mentoring Network is a nationwide consortium of biomedical professionals and institutions collaborating to provide all trainees across the biomedical, behavioral, clinical and social sciences with evidence-based
February 18, 2016

NIH Biosketch Form

Make sure that you are using the correct NIH biosketch form.
January 27, 2016

NIH Fiscal Policy for Grant Awards - FY 2016

This Notice provides guidance about the NIH Fiscal Operations for FY 2016 and implements the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-113), signed by President Obama on December 18, 2015. With the passage of the Act, NIH has $32.31 billion in budget authority or equivalent (program level), an increase of $2 billion over FY 2015. The NIH will continue to manage its portfolio in biomedical research investments in a manner that includes recognizing applications from and providing special incentives for new investigators.
December 30, 2015

NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy

In April 2014, NIH released its Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) Policy. "The GDS Policy became effective on January 25, 2015, and applies to all NIH-funded research (e.g., grants, contracts, and intramural research) that generates
January 13, 2016

eRA Information: eRA Commons Status Screen for PIs Now Mobile Friendly

Beginning on January 15, 2016, a new URL will be available to PIs for mobile access to their status information in eRA Commons.  This new mobile access means it will be significantly easier for PIs to
December 24, 2015

NIH eSubmission Items of Interest - November 16, 2015

New Year, New Forms, New Policies It is hard to believe 2016 is just around the corner. With the new year comes new forms and new grant policies (NOT-OD-16-004, NOT-OD-16-005). Our updated application forms (we'll be calling FORMS-D) must be used
December 24, 2015

Reviewing Peer Review at the NIH

Michael S. Lauer, M.D., and Richard Nakamura, Ph.D, recently published an article on the New England Journal of Medicine (11/12/15) titled Reviewing Peer Review at the NIH
December 24, 2015

NIH progress reports (RPPRs) will be required to address Rigor and Transparency

NIH has recently announced that Rigor and Transparency must be addressed in all progress reports (RPPRs) that are due on or after January 25, 2016.
December 24, 2015

NIH unveils FY2016-2020 Strategic Plan

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) released the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan, Fiscal Years 2016-2020: Turning Discovery Into Health, which will ensure the agency remains well positioned to capitalize on new opportunities for scientific exploration
November 11, 2015

IMPORTANT: New for your 2016 NIH applications -- Rigor and Reproducibility

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Implementing Rigor and Transparency in NIH & AHRQ Research Grant Applications: At an NIH Regional seminar this year the session on "Rigor and Reproducibility" received conspicuous attention. According to the NIH, the advancement of science is based on "rigor in designing and performing scientific research, and the ability to
November 4, 2015

NIH eRA Commons Explores Mobility

The eRA Commons is developing mobile friendly technology and looking for PIs to help fine tune the features.
October 21, 2015

IMPORTANT: NIH & AHRQ Announce Upcoming Changes to Policies, Instructions and Forms for 2016 Grant Applications

NIH has released the planned changes to policies, forms and instructions for grant applications submitted in 2016. The changes focus on rigor and transparency in research, vertebrate animals, inclusion reporting, data safety monitoring, research training, appendices, font requirements, and biosketch clarifications.
October 15, 2015

Research 'Funder-mentals': Highlights and insights from the wonderland of UK research funding

The 'Research Fundermentals  Highlights and insights from the wonderland of UK research funding' blog offers a great explanation of what it means for research to have impact, and how to capture that impact: Read more…
September 25, 2015

NICHD Launches New Data Sharing Resource to Accelerate Scientific Findings, Improve Health

The NIH has launched a new data sharing resource to accelerate Scientific findings and improve health.
September 25, 2015

Webinars for Applicants and Grant Administrators: What You Need to Know About NIH Application Submission and Review

The NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) will be hosting two webinars in November designed to give useful insights into our application submission and peer review processes.
September 25, 2015

NIH Research Involving Introduction of Human Pluripotent Cells into Non-Human Vertebrate Animal Pre-Gastrulation Embryos

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is informing the research community that it will not fund research in which human pluripotent cells are introduced into non-human vertebrate animal pre-gastrulation stage embryos while the Agency considers a possible policy revision in this area.
August 19, 2015

What Investigators Need to Know - Notes from the NCURA annual meeting

Recently several staff members attended tne annual Nactional Council of Research Administrators meeting in Washington, DC.   While there,   NSF proposal prep NSF update NIH update SciENcv
September 11, 2015

NIH Transition to Payment Management System (PMS) Subaccounts

NIH Transition to Payment Management System (PMS) Subaccounts Historically, all NIH funds awarded to LLU are in one pooled account managed by NIH.  LLU draws down against this account and receives income as expenses are accrued.  As of October...
September 11, 2015

September NIH eSubmission Items of Interest

NIH monthly newsletter to notify the research community of important NIH announcements and notices.
July 24, 2015

Request for Comments on NIH's future plan for biomedical research to extend healthy life and reduce illness and disability

Dear Researchers, please see NIH's important request from information below regarding the future plan for biomedical research to extend healthy life and redice illness and disability. Information on NIH's proposal and the link to the online form for
July 8, 2015

NIH Regional Seminar Heads West to San Diego in October 2015

Sally Rockey announces that the next NIH Regional Seminar will be in San Diego in Ocober 2015, the first time in several years that the regional semiinar has been held on the West Coast. Research Affairs recommends that as many as ppossible who work
June 23, 2015

Reminder About Your Responsibilities in Maintaining the Integrity of NIH Peer Review

The latest NIH Rock Talk reminds investigators of their responsibilities in maintaining the integrity of the NIH peer review process, along with the consequences for when this integrity is broken.
April 20, 2015

Reminder: NIH Policy on Application Compliance

Reminder: NIH Policy on Application Compliance
April 20, 2015

Reporting Publications in the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR)

NIH has amended the instructions for reporting publications in the RPPR and is encouraging awardees to electronically report any publications found in Table 1 of the RPPR which were previously reported using the paper 2590 process or as part of a competing renewal application.
April 1, 2015

NIH releases the updated 'NIH Grants Policy Statement'

NIH has released its new Grants Policy Statement for 2015.
April 13, 2015

NIH Funding Opportunities

NIH funding opportunities that may be of interest to LLU faculty.
April 20, 2015

Straight Talk about Application and Biosketch Requirements (excerpt from NIH communication)

NIH communication summarizing the changes to the NIH biosketch requirements. This article contains a summary of the important changes to the biosketches which go into effect May 25, 2015, along with links to important policies, guides and resources.
January 16, 2015

NIH's December eSubmission Items of Interest

The December eSubmission Items of Interest from the NIH contains valuable updates and notices.
January 16, 2015

NIH Commons: Functions and Features you need to know

NIH works to provide investigators with the best information and tools available to assist them in getting an award.
December 22, 2014

NIH Salary Cap increasing to $183,300 effective January 11, 2015

NIH Salary Cap increasing to $183,300 effective January 11, 2015.
January 8, 2015

NIH's simplified Late Submission policy

The NIH Policy for Late Application Submission has been simplified and now includes a two week window of consideration.
March 26, 2015

NIH Items of Interest

1. Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Stipends, Tuition/Fees and Other Budgetary Levels Effective for Fiscal Year 2014
March 26, 2015

May 13 Research Affair's lunch seminar: Types of Awards, What Are They (NIH)?

Have you ever wondered what all those different, cryptic-sounding funding types are for NIH grants? R01, R21, K-grants... Now is your chance to find out painlessly, and get a free lunch as well!
December 17, 2014

New Biographical Sketch Format Required for NIH and AHRQ Grant Applications Submitted for Due Dates on or After May 25, 2015

The New Biographical Sketch format for NIH is here!  Starting January 2015 reformat your biosketch to meet the new format.
December 17, 2014

NIH Modification to Guidance on Marking Changes in Resubmission Applications

NIH has modified its guidance on marking changes in resubmission applications.
September 15, 2014

NIH Loan Repayment Program Awards

The National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) repay the student loans of doctoral level, biomedical or behavioral scientists conducting research funded by nonprofit institutions.
September 15, 2014

SciENcv available to help create NIH biosketches

Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) is an electronic system that helps researchers assemble the professional profile needed for application of federal funds.
September 12, 2014

NIH eRA Items of Interest (September 2014)

Important updates and announcements from NIH.
September 11, 2014

Dept of Medicine to Host NIH Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research course

The Department of Medicine is pleased to be hosting a free research course from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), open to anyone interested in learning more about clinical research.
June 18, 2014

NIH Commons accounts required for students and post docs

Starting October 14, 2014, NIH will require Commons User IDs for all undergraduate and graduate students listed on progress reports. Commons User IDs should be chosen carefully as they are for the life of one's scientific career.
April 10, 2014

Tips to make your NIH RPPR (Progress Report) Submission Go Smoothly

NIH progress reports have transitioned to the new RPPR format. Here are some steps to make sure the process goes smoothly and your RPPR submitted on time.   1. Check your publications. All publications that received funding from NIH must have a
June 20, 2014

Other Significant Contributor and Consultant definitions

There has (understandably) been considerable confusion about when to list personnel on a proposal as a Consultant or an Other Significant Contributor. First, let's review a few definitions from NIH: Senior/Key Personnel: The PD/PI and other
June 25, 2014

NIH eSubmission Basics

NIH eSubmission Basics to make the submission process go smoothly.
June 25, 2014

JIT Other Support and RPPR (progress report) Other Support changes

There are now differences between the Other Support information submitted as part of JIT and that submitted as part of the progress report (RPPR).
June 6, 2014

Human Biospecimens for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Research

The National Disease Research Interchange (NDRI) provides project-driven human biospecimen service to academic and corporate scientists for biomedical research.
June 6, 2014

New NIH instructional videos in 'eRA Commons: Features and Functions You Need to Know' section

NIH has instructional videos (ranging from 2-8 minutes) for investigators on the eRA Video Tutorials page.   We proudly announce the posting of three new videos for your viewing enjoyment (and if not enjoyment, then at least you might learn something new from them).   Here are the
May 19, 2014

NIH Systems Offline over Memorial Day Weekend for Upgrade to Unicode Compatibility

All NIH electronic systems (NIH Commons, ASSIST, etc.) will be offline over Memorial Day weekend for upgrade to Unicode compatibility.
April 21, 2014

NIH's '2 strikes' rule is out!

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announce a change in policy on application submissions. Effective immediately, for application due dates after April 16, 2014, following an
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Ten Steps to a Winning R01 Application

NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has published  10 Steps to a Wining R01 Application. This extremely useful guide is a roadmap for designing high-impact projects that will stand out in peer review. Table of
June 6, 2014

Media Highlights Controversy of Informed Consent Process

Public concern addresses issues of informed consent, especially when research and standard of care are intertwined, in a NICHHD-backed study called SUPPORT (“Surfactant, Positive Airway Pressure, and Pulse Oximetry Randomized Trial”).  The...
March 27, 2015

2013 NIH regional seminar

Registration is open for the 2013 NIH Regional Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration to be held in Baltimore, Maryland on June 26-28, 2013.
March 27, 2015

NIH proposals will transition to new forms in September

NIH will be transitioning to updated electronic application forms packages.
March 27, 2015

Fact sheet: Impact of Sequestration on NIH

The NIH has released an informative fact sheet on how the sequestration will impact its FY13 operating plans and the effect this will have on medical research and the scientific workforce.
March 27, 2015

Items of Interest from NIH

The latest Rock Talk blog from Dr. Sally Rockey, Deputy Director for Extramural Research at NIH, features an article titled 'More on More Applicants' where she discusses whether the number of applicants or the application rate was the largest contributor to the increased in the number of applications to NIH.
March 26, 2015

NIH and FORMS-C

NIH applications due on or after September 25, 2013 must use the forms identified with a Competition ID of FORMS-C. There has been some (justified) confusion about which application packages to use as the documentation from NIH evolved over time.
March 26, 2015

NIH Items of Interest

Last year NIH said that they would not fund non-competing continuations unless all publications were compliant with the Public Access Policy, i.e., a full copy of the publication had been deposited in PubMed Central.
April 1, 2015

NIH Web-based course hosted by LLU Department of Medicine: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research

It is a great pleasure to announce that NIH has approved the Department of Medicine to be a host site for a live web-based course titled "Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR)", from October 16, 2012 to March 26, 2013.