Grants Policy and Compliance

Did you know that grant funds can expire?  A recent interview with NIH experts on the topic of “Expiring Appropriations” addresses how you know if you have expiring funds, what to do if you find yourself in this situation, and whether money can be restored.  This 10 minute conversation is available as both a video and a podcast. 

In this next installment of the NIH’s All About Grants podcast series, we delve into what you should know about certificates (MP3 / Transcript).

That’s a bit…odd. That gel image looks photoshopped. The data looks to good to be true. And, wait a second, that figure appeared in another paper!

The latest NIH All About Grants podcast episode delves into just this issue (MP3 / Transcript). Lyndi Lahl, R.N., an NIH Human Subjects’ Officer, joins us (and her dog too!) in this final episode of this human subjects’ research mini-series.

In this NIH All About Grants podcast episode, we virtually sit down with Diane Dean, a senior advisor within the NIH’s Office of Extramural Research, and dive into what you should know about financial conflicts of interest (FCOIs).

Ever wondered why NIH only collects certain information if it looks like an award will be made? Dave Curren, a Policy Analyst from the NIH Office of Extramural Research, explains why NIH asks for some information just before the award is made and when you can expect to send it in.

A new “All About Grants” podcast is now available! In “Understanding the Definition of a Clinical Trial and What That Means for You”, Dr. Mike Lauer, NIH deputy director for extramural research, discusses the changes to clinical trial policies, addresses community questions, and speaks to how these changes will impact applicants and grantees.

In “Changes to the NIH Appendix Policy for 2018”, Dr. Cooper joins us again to talk about the NIH appendix policy and new limits on what can be included as appendices.

Proposing the use of animal models in your application? All About Grants has a new podcast episode on writing the vertebrate animal section in your grant or contract research proposal. Join Dr. Patricia Brown, Director of the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare for a discussion of why this application section is required, what reviewers look for, and more.