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Growing ORCIDs
Similar to what NIH supported trainees and fellows must do, senior and key personnel designated on NIH grant applications will be required to have an ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor Identification) linked to their eRA Commons profile in May 2025.
Who Should I Contact at NIH? - Part 3 of 4: Application Submission through Review
We’ve just released two more All About Grants podcasts in this 4-part series, designed to help you learn more about the roles of NIH extramural staff, as well as who you should talk to for help at different stages of the grants award and application process.
Submitting Just in Time Information
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.
Using the PHS Assignment Request Form
In the latest NIH All About Grants podcast, we talk to Dr. Cathie Cooper, Director of the Division of Receipt and Referral at NIH’s Center of Scientific Review, about how you can influence the assignment of your application to a particular study section for peer review, or to a particular NIH Institute or Center for funding consideration.
A look at NIH's Appendix Policy
In “A Look at NIH’s Appendix Policy”, Dr. Cathie Cooper, director of the Division of Receipt and Referral in the NIH’s Center for Scientific Review, talks about what can be submitted in an application’s appendix.
Understanding the Definition of a Clinical Trial and What That Means for You
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.
Changes to the NIH Appendix Policy for 2018
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.
Why It’s So Important to Submit Applications Early
In “Why it’s so Important to Submit Applications Early”, Dr. Cathie Cooper, director of the Division of Receipt and Referral in the NIH’s Center for Scientific Review, talks about the importance of submitting application early due to changes in NIH’s policies and application forms for 2018.
Cover Letters and their Appropriate Use
Ever wonder what you should and shouldn’t put in a grant application cover letter? Dr. Cathleen Cooper, director of the Division of Receipt and Referral in NIH’s Center for Scientific Review, explains just that in the latest addition to our “All About Grants” podcast series – “Cover Letters and Their Appropriate Use”.