NIH Support for Scientific Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13-Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PA-25-080)

PA-25-080

Table of IC-Specific Information, Requirements and Staff Contacts

NIH Institute or Center Contacts Institute or Center Specific Information
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

Scientific Program Contact:

Dara Blachman-Demner, PhD
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Telephone: 240-688-8179
Email: dara.blachman-demner@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:

Ron Wertz
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Telephone: 301-594-2807
Email: wertzr@mail.nih.gov

The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) will accept applications from institutions or organizations to support conferences, symposia, workshops and/or meetings that align with our mission and strategic priorities. NINR discovers solutions to health challenges through the lenses of health equity, social determinants of health, population and community health, prevention and health promotion and systems and models of care. Under the 2022-26 strategic plan, NINR has identified firearm injury prevention research as its first strategic imperative. Drawing on the strengths of nursing’s holistic, contextualized perspective, core values, and broad reach, NINR funds multilevel and cross-sectoral research that examines the factors that impact health across the many settings in which nurses practice, including homes, schools, workplaces, clinics, justice settings, and the community.

The NINR encourages enhanced participation of early career scientists and trainees, particularly those from traditionally under-represented backgrounds as well as applications from minority serving institutions and other organizations that have historically been under-served. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with appropriate NINR staff when considering a R13 application.

More information about NINR’s lenses and priorities can be found here:

Scientific Strategy: NINR's Research Framework

NINR-led Research Initiatives

National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS)

Scientific Program Contact:  
Email: ncatsreferral@mail.nih.gov 
https://ncats.nih.gov/funding/open/conference-grants

Grants Management Contact:
Julie De Santis
Email: Julie.desantis@nih.gov

 

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Scientific Program Contact:  
Inna Belfer, MD. Ph.D
Phone: 301-435-1573
Email: Inna.Belfer@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Debbie Chen
Phon: 301-642-4552
Email: Debbie.chen@nih.gov

 

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Scientific Program Contact:  
NCI Referral Office
Email: ncirefof@dea.nci.nih.gov 
https://deainfo.nci.nih.gov/flash/awards.htm 

Grants Management Contact:
Crystal Wolfrey
Phone: 240-276-6277
Email: wolfreyc@mail.nih.gov

 

National Eye Institute (NEI)

Scientific Program Contact:  
Dr. Houmam Araj
Phone: 301-451-2020
Email: arajh@mail.nih.gov 
http://www.nei.nih.gov/funding/

Grants Management Contact:
Karen Robinson-Smith
Phone: 310-435-5401
Email: Karen.Robinson.Smith@nei.nih.gov

 

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

Scientific Program Contact:  
Email: Temesgen D. Fufa, Ph.D.
Phone: 302-480-2280
Email: temesgen.fufa@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Deanna L. Ingersoll
Telephone: 301-435-7858
Email: Deanna.Ingersoll@nih.gov

NHGRI will support the development of resources, approaches, and technologies that will accelerate GENOMIC research on the structure of genomes, the biology of genomes, and the biology of disease; that will advance the science of genomic medicine; and that will incorporate genomics to improve the effectiveness of healthcare. NHGRI will also support GENOMIC research in several cross-cutting areas, including the ethical, legal and societal implications of genomics and genetics research, bioinformatics, technology development, and research training and career development.

In general, NHGRI supports studies that provide generalizable methods and knowledge.  Applications for studies relevant only to a particular disease or organ system should be directed to the appropriate Institute or Center. NHGRI strongly encourages potential applicants to contact program staff in the early stages of developing your application. The contact information for the three scientific programs are:
Division of Genome Science: https://www.genome.gov/27550609/division-of-genome-sciences-staff/ 
Division of Genomic Medicine: https://www.genome.gov/27550610/division-of-genomic-medicine-staff/ 
Division of Genomics and Society: https://www.genome.gov/27550080/division-of-genomics-and-society/

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Scientific Program Contact:  
Christina Nolan
Phone: 301-594-4702
Email: NHLBI_R13@nhlbi.nih.gov
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/research/funding/r13 
Grants Management Contact: 
Jewel Joshua
Phone: 301-827-1089
Email: jewel.joshua@nih.gov

Due to budgetary constraints, the NHLBI is only accepting primary and secondary assignments on applications for the support of meetings directly related to heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders and conditions.  All requests for permission to submit an application should include a listing of recent or upcoming meetings addressing the same or similar topics, if any, and the "value-added" by the proposed meeting. Typically, NHLBI provides nominal support for conferences between $5K and $10K.

 

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Scientific Program Contact:  
NIAID Receipt Referral Officer
Email: NIAIDReceiptReferral@niaid.nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Svetlana Alperovich
Phone: (301) 761-6895
Email: svetlana.alperovich@nih.gov

https://www.niaid.nih.gov/research/conference-awards

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Scientific Program Contact:
Sanoj K. Suneja, Ph.D.
Phone: 301-402-7710
Email: sanoj.suneja@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Traci Lafferty
Phone: 301-496-8987
Email: laffertt@nia.nih.gov

For information about funding R13s, please see: http://www.nia.nih.gov/GrantsAndTraining/FundingOpportunities/r13.htm

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) 
Scientific Program Contact:  
Shyamalagauri Jadhav, PhD.
Phone: 301-435-0464
Email: NIAMSR13Grants@mail.nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Leslie Littlejohn
Phone: 301-594-2545
Email: littlele@mail.nih.go

NIAMS is committed to enhancing diversity and promoting inclusion. Conference grant applications seeking NIAMS support must provide a diversity plan, in accordance with the Funding Opportunity requirements, for increasing the participation of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including  those from underrepresented groups. NIAMS will also place priority on supporting opportunities for participation in professional development activities, as well as enhanced networking potential, for early stage researchers and individuals from underrepresented groups.
Per funding opportunity application instructions, an applicant seeking NIAMS primary support must request advance permission to submit an application no later than six weeks before the application due date.

Additional information on the NIAMS R13 Program can be found at https://www.niams.nih.gov/grants-funding/niams-r13-conference-grant.

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)

Scientific Program Contact:  
Dave Gutekunst, Ph.D
Email: dave.gutekunst@nih.gov 

Grants Management Contact:
Brian Quillin
Phone:301-451-4782  
Email: Brian.Quillin@nih.gov

 

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

Scientific Program Contact:  
April Edwards
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Email: edwarda@mail.nih.gov 

Grants Management Contact:
Margaret Young
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Telephone: 301-642-4552
Email: margaret.young@nih.gov 

 

National Institutes of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) 
Scientific Program Contact:  
Dr.Judith Cooper
Phone: 310-496-5061
Email: cooperj@mail.nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Samantha Tempchin
Telephone: 301-435-1404
Email: tempchins@mail.nih.gov
 

 

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Scientific Program Contact:  
Yuki Lama, Ph.D
Phone: 310-443-4577
Email: NIDAreferral@mail.nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Pam Fleming
Phone: 301-253-8729
Email: pfleming@nida.nih.gov 
 

 

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Scientific Program Contact:  
Email: NIDDK_R13@niddk.nih.gov 
For information about funding R13s, please see https://www.niddk.nih.gov/research-funding/process/apply/funding-mechanisms/r13 

Grants Management Contact:
Dee Doherty
Phone: 301-594-8838
Email: dohertyd@niddk.nih.gov

Conference Grants are awarded to institutions and organizations (not individuals) to provide partial support for meetings, conferences, and workshops to coordinate, exchange, and disseminate research information. The NIDDK is interested in conference grants proposing travel expense support for junior investigators and trainees and meet criteria to establishing programmatic relevance. Generally awarded funds are limited to such support. In addition, individuals from under-represented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support. Letters of intent (LOI) are due at least 6 weeks prior to the application receipt date.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with appropriate NIDDK program staff when considering an R13 application. Agreement to accept an application does not guarantee funding. 

 

National Institutes of General Medicine
(NIGMS) 
Scientific Program Contact:  
Shannon Doyle, Ph.D
Email: NIGMS_DEA_mailbox@nigms.nih.gov

https://www.nigms.nih.gov/research-training/resources/support-for-scientific-meetings

Grants Management Contact:
Grace Olascoaga
Email: olascoag@nigms.nih.gov

In general, NIGMS will only support meetings that fulfill all of the following characteristics:
-are closely aligned with NIGMS’ central mission and interests,
-are non-recurring, and
-include participants who do not frequently interact in other venues

National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH)

Scientific Program Contact:  
Brittany Haynes, Ph.D.
Phone: 301-496-2767
Email: brittany.haynes@nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Tamara Kees
Phone: 301-443-8811
Email: tamara.kees@nih.gov

Through its support for mission-relevant scientific conferences, the NIMH seeks to promote inclusion within the neuroscience and mental health research workforce, with a particular focus on advancing the participation of women and individuals from underrepresented minority (URM) groups. Since the specific goal is to promote inclusion, meeting organizers should propose to use the funds for the following activities:

  • Support conference attendance for students, post-docs, and recently hired junior faculty within two years of their academic appointment.

AND

  • Along with conference expenses for trainees and junior faculty, meeting organizers should include formal networking sessions or specific programming events that employ approaches to enhance trainee learning, mentorship, inclusion, and professional development.

These grants generally support only a portion of the entire cost of a conference or scientific meeting. Typically, NIMH provides up to $20,000 to support for conferences. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with appropriate NIMH program staff when considering an R13 application. Agreement to accept an application does not guarantee funding.

National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke (NINDS)

Scientific Program Contact:  
Alisa Schaefer, Ph.D.
Phone: 301-273-4412
Email: Alisa.schaefer@nih.gov 

https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/About-Funding/Grant-Mechanisms/R13-U13-Guidelines 

Grants Management Contact:
James E. Washington
Phone: 301-496-7449
Email: washingj@ninds.nih.gov

 

National Library of Medicine (NLM)

Scientific Program Contact:  
Name: Meryl Sufian
Phone: 301-496-4671
Email: sufianm@mail.nih.gov 

Grants Management Contact:
Andrea Culhane
Phone: 301-402-0069
E-mail: andrea.culhane@nih.gov

 

Office of Autoimmune Disease Research (OADR-ORWH) 
in the Office of Research on Women’s Health

Scientific Program Contact: 
Dr. Vicki Shanmugam 
Email: OADRInfo@nih.gov

OADR-ORWH is accepting submission of “permission-to-submit” applications for R13 proposals seeking funding for the support of scientific conferences and workshops that will bring together subject matter experts in autoimmune disease research with the goal of developing and refining Common Data Elements (CDEs) for autoimmune disease research. The use of CDEs supports the 2023 NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy by facilitating harmonization of data from different studies and interoperability.

Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP)

Scientific Program Contact: 
Franziska Grieder, DVM, Ph.D
Phone: 301-435-0744
Email: griederf@mail.nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Karen Brummett (NHLBI, ORIP Team)
Phone: 301-827-8024
Email: karen.brummett@nih.gov

The Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP) advances the NIH mission by supporting research infrastructure and research-related resource programs and by coordinating NIH’s science education efforts. ORIP’s high-priority thematic areas are: (1) developing models of human diseases; (2) accelerating research discoveries by providing access to state-of-the-art instrumentation; and (3) training and diversifying the biomedical workforce.

For models-oriented conferences and meetings, proposals to be considered must be applicable to the research interests of two or more categorical NIH Institutes/Centers (ICs). Applications that relate strictly to a specific disease or category of research will not be accepted and should be proposed to the appropriate categorical IC of the NIH. Furthermore, applications proposing conferences or scientific meetings that are related predominantly to the interest of one IC and only peripherally to the interests of other ICs are not acceptable.

For training-oriented conferences and meetings, applications with a primary focus on veterinarian-scientists as translational researchers will receive priority for consideration.

These grants generally support only a portion of the entire cost of a conference or scientific meeting. Typically, ORIP provides nominal support for conferences between $5K and $10K.

Office of Scientific Coordination (RMOD)

Scientific Program Contact:  
Patricia (Trish) Labosky
Phone: 301-594-4863
Email: laboskypa@od.nih.gov

Grants Management Contact:
Michael Morse
Phone: 301-435-5446
Email: morsem@mail.nih.gov

 

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