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Upcoming Events
Improve your comprehension of the NIH grants process, funding, and procedures by participating in an upcoming event. At this time, most events are conducted virtually and at no cost. See Event FAQs for more details.
NIH Research Enhancement Award (R15): What You Need to Know… And Recent Changes
In this virtual event, participants will learn about the two NIH R15 programs. R15 research project grants are designed to provide support for meritorious research at institutions that have not been major recipients of NIH support, to strengthen the...
An Introduction to the NIH Fellowship Program for Prospective Candidates
Individual NIH fellowship programs (often referred to as the “F” series) are designed to foster the growth of promising predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars by providing financial support, mentorship, and access to training opportunities that...
Past Events
NIH Grants Process Primer: Application to Award - Part Two
Understanding NIH's overall structure and the foundation of the agency’s grants process is vital to successfully applying for NIH funding. To help you on this journey, the NIH invites you to participate in a two-part webinar designed to help inform...
NIH Grants Process Primer: Application to Award - Part One
Understanding NIH's overall structure and the foundation of the agency’s grants process is vital to successfully applying for NIH funding. To help you on this journey, the NIH invites you to participate in a two-part webinar designed to help inform...
NIH Grants Policy Updates: FY2025 Edition
As fall approaches, the federal government enters a new fiscal year. With the change of seasons and move to FY2025, the NIH would like to make sure you have the latest information on NIH policies and processes. Join your peers for an informative,...
NIH’s Efforts to Enhance Racial and Ethnic Equity
The UNITE initiative was established to identify and address structural racism within the NIHsupported and the greater scientific community. With representation from across the NIH Institutes and Centers, UNITE aims to establish an equitable and...
Revisions to the Fellowship Application and Review Process
The NIH fellowship application and review criteria are undergoing changes that take effect for due dates on or after January 25, 2025. These involve restructuring the review criteria used to arrive at an overall impact score, as well as modifications...
NIH Grant Closeout Process: Administrative and Financial Essentials
Closing out an NIH grant involves both administrative and financial responsibilities to ensure compliance with NIH policies. Among these are the submission of the final progress reports, invention statements, property reports, and preparing the...
Updates to NIH Training Grant Applications
The NIH Institutional National Research Service Award (NRSA) Training Grant Program application is undergoing changes that take effect for submissions due on or after January 25, 2025. These modifications impact the PHS 398 Research Training Program...
NIH Grants Process: A Brief Walk-Through for Beginners
Are you new to working with the NIH grants process? If so, make plans to join your peers as the NIH walks through essential aspects of applying for funding. This event offers participants an opportunity to gain insights into the NIH’s...
NIH Simplified Review Framework for Research Project Grants (RPGs): Implementation and Impact on Funding Opportunities
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is simplifying the framework for the peer review of most Research Project Grant (RPG) applications, effective for due dates on or after January 25, 2025. These changes are designed to address the complexity of...
2024 NIH Grants Policy Updates
We're kicking off 2024 with an opportunity to hear what's new and in development within NIH programs and policies. Join compliance and system policy experts from the NIH Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA) for the latest...
Online Briefing on NIH's Simplified Peer Review Framework for NIH Research Project Grant (RPG) Applications: for Applicants and Reviewers
This webinar will provide an overview and answer questions regarding the simplified review framework for the review of most research project grant (RPG) applications. The new framework will go into effect beginning with submissions with due dates of...
NIH Subaward Requirements: Domestic and Foreign
Discussion topics:What are the components of a subaward agreement?What are the key policy requirements?Join experts from the NIH Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA) for a walk-through of subaward agreements. Gain insight,...
NIH Research Enhancement Award (R15)... What You Need to Know!
In this virtual event, participants will learn about two NIH R15 programs designed to expose students to research and strengthen the research environment of institutions that have not been major recipients of NIH support. In addition, participants...
Research Administrator's Trivia Challenge!
Don’t miss the fun! We’re wrapping up this year’s NIH Grants Conference with an interactive game of trivia to test your knowledge of grants policies, processes, acronyms, and more! Designed for research administrators that are new to working...
NIH Peer Review: “Live” Mock Study Section with Extended Q&A
Join us for a brief look at what a peer review study section meeting might look and sound like as applications are discussed. During this 45-minute session, you’ll get a better idea of how the meeting is conducted, as well as hear a sampling of...
Advanced Administrative Topics: Post-Award Issues
This is a case study-driven session designed to provide insight into how NIH works with grant recipients to solve unusual problems in the post-award setting.
The Shared Path of eRA Commons and the Grant Process: Post-Submission to Award Management
The eRA Commons is the suite of software modules provided by NIH for your application and award management. This interactive session looks at various features and functions of eRA Commons as it relates to the grant process and your place in that...
Notice of Award Arrives...Now What?
What happens at your institution and at the NIH between grant award and closeout? This session will provide new research administrators a better understanding of NIH post-award activities from the perspective of NIH Senior Grants Management...
Advanced Administrative Topics: Pre-Award Issues
This is a case study-driven session designed to provide insight into how NIH works with grant recipients to solve unusual problems in the post-award setting. This event took place during the 2023 NIH Virtual Grants Conference
Budget Building Blocks
There is much for an investigator and project administrator to consider when developing a budget for a grant application, such as what can be requested, how is the budget calculated, and is the request appropriate. NIH Program and Grants Management...
FCOI and Other Support: NIH and Grantees Working Together
Learn about the Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) regulation at 42 CFR Part 50 Subpart F, applicable to NIH grants and cooperative agreements. In this session we will review the FCOI regulatory requirements to assist institutions in developing an...
Grant Writing for Success
Are you a new or junior investigator? Do you assist in the preparation of the scientific portions of an application? If you answered “yes” to either question, then don’t miss this popular presentation from NIH experts that provides insights and...
All About Costs: Post-Award Primer
Looking for an introduction to post-award costing issues? If so, this is the presentation for you. This session will emphasize accounting, monitoring and reporting requirements, and other important topics, while encouraging audience participation. It...
Ready! Set! Submit! Application Preparation and Submission
How do you get your great research idea to NIH for funding consideration? You must find an appropriate opportunity; prepare your application; submit your error-free application through Grants. gov to NIH on-time; and confirm NIH received it...
Let's Look at Peer Review
What happens after your application has been submitted? How will it be evaluated? This session follows a typical application from submission through peer review to funding consideration, with key steps and important factors to note along the way....
Compliance Pitfalls and Strategies for Success
Join NIH experts for an introduction to compliance activities, including an interactive discussion of specific case studies that illustrate common compliance issues. A primer for administrators and interested investigators. This event took place...
Developing and Optimizing Your Mentor Relationships
Mentors can accelerate your achievement of goals and inspire your path forward. If you want to develop casual or deep mentor relationships, what is the best course of action? How do you build upon and nurture these relationships? When should the...
Genomic Data Sharing, Other Sharing Policies, and Open Q&A
The rapid sharing of data and research resources has been a key factor in accelerating scientific inquiry to further advance research and discovery. NIH funded institutions and investigators are required to understand and comply with NIH policies...
Understanding the NIH Sex as a Biological Variable (SABV) Policy and the Importance of Sex & Gender in Research
ORWH Senior Research Program Officer, Dr. Rajeev Agarwal, will present on the NIH Sex as a Biological Variable Policy and its importance for advancing health research and health equity. Despite a large body of evidence pointing to the importance of...
Diversity in the Biomedical Research Workforce
Learn more about diversity in the national scientific workforce, and NIH efforts to expand outreach and recruitment of underrepresented groups applying for support through its policies, processes and programs. Come with your questions and join the...
Putting It All Together: Supporting Your Career Path with NIH Funding
Whether you are aiming for an academic career, exploring options beyond the bench, or are simply unsure of your next step, career planning can be stressful. In this session, NIH Training and Diversity Program Officers will lead a conversation about...
SEEDing Biomedical Innovation: Supporting Entrepreneurs at NIH
NIH SEED provides funding, entrepreneurial education, and product development support to advance biomedical innovations into the hands of those that need them the most. This session will highlight NIH’s strategic focus on early-stage product...
Understanding NIH Programs
Career Development Timeline Find out which NIH funding mechanisms apply to you throughout your career. This talk covers many of the mechanisms that apply to Ph.D.’s and M.D.’s (or equivalent research and clinical doctoral degrees), from...
The NIH Final Policy for Data Management and Sharing is in Effect: Planning for Success!
In this session, NIH staff will review the Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing (DMS) which went into effect on January 25, 2023, provide an overview of policy implementation efforts at NIH, discuss available materials and resources to...
Roles, Responsibilities, and Partnerships throughout the Grant Life Cycle
Navigating the life cycle of a NIH grant application can be overwhelming. There are many individuals and teams involved in the NIH grants process. In this session, NIH staff from three key areas, scientific review, program, and grants management,...
Current Issues at NIH: Grants Policy Updates
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about what is new and being developed within the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) programs, policies, and budgets. In this comprehensive review, participants will learn about the newest policy updates and...
"Open Mike" with Dr. Michael Lauer
Dr. Michael Lauer is the NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research and author of the NIH blog, “Open Mike.” The format for this session is an informal Q&A where the audience determines the course of the discussion. Dr. Lauer will use your...
NIH Grant Basics and Need-to-Know Resources
Every successful journey starts with a good foundation. If you are new to working with NIH, this session will answer key questions. Where do I start? Where’s the funding? Where do I turn when I need help or advice? What opportunities are available...
Keynote: A Dialogue with NIH Extramural Research Leadership
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” Albert Einstein Join NIH Office of Extramural Research directors as they dive into award trends and challenges, as well as opportunities to...
Support for Women in Biomedical Careers at NIH and Beyond
Since its inception over 30 years ago, the Office of Research on Women’s Health at NIH has led efforts to raise awareness of the obstacles faced by women in biomedical careers and to pioneer solutions that provide support, break down barriers, and...
Human Subjects Research: Policies, Clinical Trials, & Inclusion - Day 2
What are the basic HHS regulations and NIH policies that apply to research involving human subjects, including clinical trials?How do you prepare a research proposal for review that addresses the regulatory requirements?What are some strategies for...
Human Subjects Research: Policies, Clinical Trials, & Inclusion - Day 1
What are the basic HHS regulations and NIH policies that apply to research involving human subjects, including clinical trials?How do you prepare a research proposal for review that addresses the regulatory requirements?What are some strategies for...
International Collaborations: Policies, Processes, & Partnerships
Are you from a foreign organization looking to secure NIH funding?Are you a domestic researcher looking to partner with a foreign entity?Or are you a domestic institution partnering with a foreign collaborator?This event is designed to provide each...
Research Misconduct & Detrimental Research Practices: Overview & Case Studies
What is research misconduct and what are some detrimental research practices? Research Integrity Officers from the HHS Office of Research Integrity (ORI) and NIH will help answer these questions and more, as they discuss Public Health Service...
Navigating Early Career Funding Opportunities
The NIH is committed to investing in early-stage investigators who are focused on establishing themselves as experts in their chosen research areas.With numerous Fellowships and Career Development Award types, how do you know which is the right one...
NIH Loan Repayment Programs: Supporting the Next Generation of Researchers
Do you (or does someone you know) have student debt? If so, find out how you can get up to $100,000 repaid towards your student loans with a two-year award from the NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs).This PreCon Event is designed for students,...