Notice Number: NOT-OD-12-082

Key Dates
Release Date: March 9, 2012

Issued by
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Purpose

Are you ready for an opportunity to meet and discuss grant issues with NIH policy officers, grants management, review and program officials, and NIH senior leadership…all in a central location?  How about networking over the course of 2 days with grants administrators, researchers, students, financial officials, and grant writers from around the world?  Have you been looking for a comprehensive program that provides valuable information about the NIH grants process, including such topics as peer review, grant writing for success, pre-award and post-award issues for administrators and investigators, compliance, how to interact electronically with NIH, or how to map your career with NIH?  If so, you won't want to miss the opportunity to be take part in a 2012 NIH Regional Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration.

Optional NIH Electronic Research Administration (eRA) computer workshops are also offered the day prior to the 2-day seminar.  These ½ day workshops are designed for administrators and investigators, providing attendees with hands-on experience utilizing the eRA Commons and the overall electronic grants process.    

The NIH Regional Seminars are intended for those new to the grants process, including sponsored project officers and departmental administrators, investigators, faculty, graduate students, etc. However, it is also an opportunity for those with more experience to obtain updates on grants policies and procedures.  These seminars are expected to draw approximately 500-600 attendees, providing extended opportunities for sharing and learning from peers as well as NIH experts. Due to the popularity of these seminars, early registration is highly recommended.  Space is limited. 

April 16-18, 2012 – Indianapolis, Indiana (REGISTRATION OPEN)

• Monday, April 16, 2012: Optional eRA Hands-On Computer Workshops
  
• Tuesday, April 17 & Wednesday, April 18, 2012: 2-Day Seminar
  
• Venue and Seminar Hotel: JW Marriott Indianapolis 
  
• Room Reservations: Click the “Hotel/Travel” tab on the Indianapolis NIH Regional Seminar website to obtain the special rate and registration details.  
  
• Seminar rates change March 20 so register soon! 
  
• The local ambassador institution for this seminar is Indiana University School of Medicine.

June 20-22, 2012 – Washington, DC (REGISTRATION OPEN)

• Wednesday, June 20, 2012: Optional eRA Hands-On Computer Workshops
  
• Thursday, June 21 & Friday, June 22, 2012:  2-Day Seminar
  
• Venue and Seminar Hotel: Omni Shoreham
  
• Take advantage of "Early Registration Rates" available through March 26!
  
• Room Reservations: Click the “Hotel/Travel” tab on the Washington, DC NIH Regional Seminar website to obtain the special rate and registration details.

Held twice each year, the NIH Regional Seminars provide an unparalleled opportunity for participants to gain a better perspective of NIH policies and programs, network with their peers, gather helpful NIH contacts, and to return to their offices and/or labs with inside information, resources, and tools to assist in obtaining and managing NIH awards. We hope to see you there!

Inquiries

2012 Program and Registration Information:
-Indianapolis, IN:  https://grants.nih.gov/grants/regionalseminars/Indiana_2012/index.html
-Washington, DC: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/regionalseminars/WashingtonDC_2012/index.html

For information on future NIH Regional seminars and to subscribe to its listserv, visit the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Regional Seminar website at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/seminars.htm. 

Additional inquiries may be emailed to [email protected].