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RePORTER Replaced CRISP On November 1, the CRISP query tool, which provided a searchable database of biomedical reserach projects funded by NIH was retired. RePORTER will replace it. Click here to go to RePORTER.

NIH Peer Review & Application Changes In December, you will need to download the new application forms (applies to both electronic SF 424 (R&R) and paper PHS 398). To better understand the new requirements, the Enhancing Peer Review website has a page dedicated to the application changes. For Training and Communications Resources, Click here.
 
NIH Population Tracking Requirements for ARRA Awards NIH Policy specifies that applications for NIH funds must provide Targeted/planned enrollment data for each clinical reserach protocol and Cumulative Inclusion enrollment data for each ongoing protocol. Click here for details.

NIH Restructures Application Forms/Instructions for FY2011 Funding Submissions NIH announced it will soon implement a shortened and restructured application format for submissions for FY2011 funding (beginning with due dates on or after January 25, 2010). Shortened page limits and restructured sections are described. Click here for details.

NIH Calling for Highly Innovative Research Proposals According to (9/1/9) The Scientist, "NIH is once again sounding the call for research proposals that push the innovation envelope," offering "nearly $93 million to about 50 biomedical researchers through two grant programs." The NIH "Director's Pioneer Awards will provide up to $2.5 million to more than 15 scientists at any stage of their careers, and the New Innovator Awards will provide up to $1.5 million over the same period to at least 33 researchers who have not yet received an R01 or similar NIH grant. In addition to these two programs, Transformative R01 grants and EUREKA grants support researchers who make bold ideas central to their work. Click here for details.

Revised PHS 2590 (Non-Competing Continuation Progress Report) Policy Changes Implemented The newly revised instructions and forms are now available and required for all annual progress report due on/after October 1, 2009. Click here for details.

New Requirement for eRA Commons User IDs in Postdoctoral Role The revised Continuation Progress Report for a DHHS Public Health Service Grant (PHS 2590, rev. 06/09) now requires a Commons ID for all individuals with a postdoctoral role who participate in a project for at least one person month or more. Click here for details.

New Reporting and Assurance Rqmts. for Training Grant Institutions NIH established new reporting/information disclosure requirements for institutions receiving NIH awards for the training of graduate students for doctoral degrees. Click here for details.

xTrain Expands NIH invites all institutions registered with the electronic Research Administration (eRA) Commons to use the xTrain Commons module to prepare and submit appointment forms and other related documents for NIH institutional career development awards (K12s and KL2s) and NLM research training grants (T15s). Click here for details.

Recovery Act of 2009: Info on Quarterly Reporting Rqmts for NIH Award Recipients  NIH developed resources to help extramural grant and cooperative agreement award recipients fulfill reporting requirements. Section 1512 requires a quarterly report, due no later than 10 calendar days after each calendar quarter in which the recipient receives the award (Jan 10, April 10, July 10, and Oct 10). Cumulative quarterly reports include standard info as defined by the Act. On June 22, 2009 OMB issued a memo providing more information on reporting requirements for the first quarterly report due on October 10, 2009. Click here for reporting resources.

UAMS IRB Fees to Increase as of July 1, 2009  Beginning the first day of July 2009, UAMS IRB rates will change. However, rates for funded projects submitted before July 1st will remain the same for the life of the project. Click here for details.

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center  The Center is hosting an introductory workshop Getting Ready for the SBIR/STTR Program, in Fayetteville, May 27, 2009. Registration fee is $40. Click here for details...  

Recovery Act Grand Opportunities GO Submission Deadline moved to May 29, 2009 The deadline is extended Click here for details.

Extension for Electronic Submission of NIH Challenge Grants and Funding Opportunities  For Grants with Submission Deadlines from April 27 through May 1, 2009. Click here for details.

NIH Public Comment Period for Draft Stem Cell Guidelines through May 26, 2009
NIH has issued a Federal Register Notice requesting public comment on draft guidelines for Human Stem Cell Research. Draft guidelines are available for review on the NIH stem cell website. Comments can be entered at http://nihoerextra.nih.gov/stem_cells/add.htm. All comments must be received on or before May 26, 2009.

NIH Removes Barriers to Human Stem Cell Research
April 17, 2009, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) posted draft guidelines for implementation of Executive Order 13505: Removing Barriers to Responsible Scientific Research Involving Human Stem Cells. These draft guidelines will be published in the Federal Register for public comment next week. In addition, NIH has released a Guide Notice NOT-OD-09-085 that explains how NIH applicants and grantees should proceed with applications and/or awards that include the use of human embryonic stem cells.

NIH ARRA Funding for Applications with Meritorious Scores that Fall Beyond the Pay-line
NIH will select existing peer-reviewed, meritorious grant applications, that can be accomplished in <two years, meet ARRA goals, and meet mission priorities of an NIH IC. Existing applications eligible for consideration of 2-year ARRA funding are defined as applications submitted for funding with FY 2008 or FY 2009 funds that: (a) received meritorious priority scores from the initial peer review process; (b) received Advisory Council or Board approval prior to September 30, 2009; and (c) received priority scores not otherwise be paid in FY 2008 or 2009. Click here for details...

NIH Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research
As part of the American Recovery/Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), NIH has designated at least $200 million in FYs 2009 - 2010 for a new initiative called the NIH Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research, to fund 200 or more grants, contingent upon the submission of a sufficient number of scientifically meritorious applications. In addition, Recovery Act funds allocated to NIH specifically for comparative effectiveness research (CER) may be available to support additional grants. This new program will support research on Challenge Topics addressing specific scientific and health research challenges in biomedical/behavioral research that will benefit from significant 2-year jumpstart funds. NIH Challenge Areas focus on specific knowledge gaps, scientific opportunities, new technologies, data generation, or research methods that would benefit from an influx of funds and quickly advance the area in significant ways. This research should have a high impact in biomedical or behavioral science and/or public health. Click here for details...
 

NCRR Funding Opportunities from ARRA Funds
Intended to stimulate the economy, NCRR will administer up to $1.3 billion in federal grants through the following funding opportunities:

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