Application

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Sally Rockey, Deputy Director for Extramural Research, describes which parts of the application are made public via the RePORTER website and why using plain language in these sections can help express the value of your research to the public. Don’t miss this episode, “Using Plain Language for Application Titles, Abstracts and Public Health Relevance Statements.”

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.

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”.

Two NIH program officers join us in this NIH All About Grants podcast to discuss what should be considered when deciding whether or not to resubmit an application.

In this episode of "All About Grants" from the National Institutes of Health, Ms. Megan Columbus, from the NIH Office of Extramural Research, discusses the importance of effectively telling your story in a grant application. She emphasizes the elements of a compelling narrative, such as a fascinating plot, strong themes, well-developed characters, and an appealing style, comparing it to reading a good book.