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Navigating NIH Electronic Resources November 5, 2008. Cynthia Dwyer Division of Communication & Outreach Office of Extramural Research Administration, NIH.
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Navigating NIH Electronic Resources November 5, 2008 Cynthia Dwyer Division of Communication & Outreach Office of Extramural Research Administration, NIH
Know Your Resources!On-line Information: Invaluable Throughout the Application Process Where do I go and what will I find when I get there? • NIH Web Site • OER Web Site How do I find what I need? OER Web Site Understanding the NIH grants process ABOUT GRANTS Opportunities, Trans-NIH Initiatives, & Special Programs FUNDING SF 424 R&R, PHS 398, & More FORMS & DEADLINES Grants Policy Statement, OLAW, & More GRANTS POLICY Glossary, Frequent Links & Questions GLOBAL OER RESOURCES Getting Connected, Training, & Highlighted Policies NEWS & EVENTS Organization & Contact Information ABOUT OER
NIH Web Site http://www.nih.gov/
NAVIGATION POINT #1: ABOUT GRANTS What is the NIH Grants Process, how is my application reviewed, and how long until I get my award?
GRANT WRITING GUIDES, TIPS, AND TUTORIALS • Many Institutes publish on-line documents to assist with grant preparation. • These documents may be Institute-centric, but the basic concepts apply to all applications. • Institute practices vary - if you have questions as you prepare your application, call the NIH program staff person in your area of interest! • Examples of Institute Guides: • NIAID: "All About Grants" Tutorials • NCI: "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the NIH Grants Process..But Were Afraid to Ask"
NAVIGATION POINT #2: FUNDING WHERE DO YOU FIND THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR PROJECT?
NIH GUIDE FOR GRANTS AND CONTRACTS • What can I find in “The Guide”? • Official notification of NIH policies, notices and availability of funds • Important Acronym to know: FOA • Funding Opportunity Announcement • In general, NIH supports studies through: • Parent FOA’s (For unsolicited or investigator-initiated applications) • FOA’s (Solicited applications) • Program Announcements (PA) • Requests for Applications (RFA) http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/index.html
Organize by preferred headers • Conduct a simple search by term or use advanced search
DETERMINING RELEVANCY OF YOUR PROJECT TO THE INSTITUTE PORTFOLIO • Look on Institute Web Sites for program highlights, areas of emphasis, priorities • Talk to Program staff at the funding Institute • Look in CRISP to see what NIH is currently funding
INSTITUTES POST FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND STAFF CONTACTS ON THEIR WEB PAGES From NIH home page: www.nih.gov -Click on “Institutes” tab
Click the Icon and go directly to the Institute’s Home Page http://www.nih.gov/icd/index.htm
NAVIGATION POINT #3: FORMS & DEADLINES INVESTIGATORS & ADMINISTRATORS: 1. WHAT FORMS DO YOU USE? 2. WHERE DO YOU FIND THEM? 3. HOW DO YOU FILL THEM OUT? 4. WHEN IS THE APPLICATION DUE? 5. HOW SHOULD IT BE SUBMITTED?
NAVIGATION POINT #4: GRANTS POLICY INVESTIGATORS & ADMINISTRATORS: 1.Where do you find a comprehensive document outlining NIH policies on topics that affect the application process & award? 2. Where do you find policy sources on animal use, human subject issues, intellectual property, and other specialty sources?
NIH Grants Policy Statement Explicitly defines the roles, responsibilities and lines of communication, among the various individuals involved Includes sections on allowability of costs and public policy requirements Available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2003/index.htm Grants Policy Web Page Includes general policy notices and links to policy resources from various Federal sources, such as OLAW, OHRP, OMB, etc. Available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/policy.htm GRANTS POLICY RESOURCES
NAVIGATION POINT #5: GLOBAL OER RESOURCES 1.Where can you find a comprehensive glossary of terms and acronyms? 2. Is there a list of frequent links? 3. Before calling NIH, where can you find a list of FAQ’s that may have your answer already?
Glossary of NIH terms: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/glossary.htm • NIH acronym definitions: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/acronym_list.htm
NAVIGATION POINT #6: NEWS & EVENTS Where is a place on the Web that provides NIH news flashes, highlighted policies, NIH ListServs, & training opportunities in one glance?
NAVIGATION POINT #7: ABOUT OER Where can you find helpful information on contacting the someone at an institute or in the Office of Extramural Research (OER)?