Notice Number: NOT-GM-07-102
Key Dates
Release Date: February 20, 2007
Response Date: March 20, 2007
Issued by
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) ( http://www.nigms.nih.gov/ )
This is a time-sensitive Request for Information (RFI) directed at obtaining input that will assist the National Institute of General Medical Sciences ( NIGMS) in developing its strategic plan for 2008-2012.
This RFI is for planning purposes only and should not be construed as a solicitation for applications or an obligation of the part of the government. The government will not pay for the preparation of any information submitted or for the government's use of that information.
Background
The mission of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) is to support basic research whose results lay the foundation for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. NIGMS-funded researchers seek to answer important questions in fields such as cell biology, biophysics, genetics, developmental biology, pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry, chemistry, bioinformatics, and computational biology, and in selected cross-cutting clinical areas that affect multiple organ systems. NIGMS also provides leadership in promoting the diversity of the scientific workforce and in training the next generation of scientists to assure the vitality and continued productivity of biomedical research.
NIGMS has embarked on a strategic planning process to identify Institute priorities to guide decision-making over the next five years. To assure the broadest possible input, NIGMS is inviting scientists, scientific organizations, and other interested parties to respond electronically to a series of questions, listed below.
- What factors should NIGMS consider in deciding how to set its priorities with respect to new and existing areas of support?
- What factors should NIGMS consider in deciding how to set its priorities with respect to research training?
- What new or emerging areas, approaches, or technologies in basic biomedical research should NIGMS pursue?
- As part of its efforts to maintain a balanced research portfolio, how can NIGMS best encourage and support research that is highly innovative and/or risky?
- Are there areas of current NIGMS research activity that should receive less emphasis?
- How can NIGMS enhance its communication with the scientific community and the public?
- How can NIGMS more effectively promote and encourage greater diversity in the biomedical research workforce?
You may also submit other comments relevant to NIGMS that are not specifically addressed in these questions.
How to Submit a Response
To respond to this request for information, please go to http://www.nigms.nih.gov/About/StrategicPlan/Input.htm .
Please limit comments to approximately 500 words per question (maximum of 4,000 characters and spaces).
Responses will be accepted until 12 midnight EDT on March 20, 2007.
All information provided will be processed and analyzed with strict anonymity.
Inquiries
Inquiries concerning the Notice may be directed to:
Judith H. Greenberg, Ph.D.
Director, Division of Genetics
and Developmental Biology
National Institute of General
Medical Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Building 45, Room 2As25
45 Center Drive, MSC 6200
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-6200
301-594-0943
[email protected]
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