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  1. Archived File The file below has been archived for historical reference purposes only. The content and links are no longer maintained and may be outdated. See the OER Public Archive Home Page for more details about archived files.

  2. Integrating Biology Jeremy M. Berg PRAC August 26, 2007

  3. Launched in February 2007 with additional resources provided in the 2007 Joint Resolution Open to new investigators Goal is to fund exceptionally innovative research with potential for significant impact Up to $1.5 million direct costs over 5 years Expect to fund at least 14 24 awards in September 2007 (fully funded for 5 years with FY2007 funds) NIH Director’s New Innovator Award Program Details

  4. Application Requirements • Must propose highly innovative approaches to high impact problem that would not be likely to fare well as R01 • Preliminary data not required • Proposed research need not be in a conventional biomedical or behavioral discipline, but must be relevant to the mission of NIH • Awardees required to commit at least 30% of research effort to activities supported by the New Innovator Award (staff will verify at time of award)

  5. Application Structure • Abstract • 10 page essay, which includes • Scientific problem, significance, and potential impact; suitability for New Innovator Award, rather than R01 • Innovativeness of project; alternatives if approaches not successful • Qualifications of investigator; evidence for creativity and innovativeness • 2 page biographical sketch • List of current and pending research support

  6. What is a New Investigator? • Must have received most recent doctoral degree or completed medical internship and residency in 1997 or later • Must never have been PI on an R01 or equivalent NIH grant • Must hold independent research position at a U.S. institution as of September 20, 2007

  7. Eligibility • An administrative review eliminated applicants who did not meet eligibility criteria for new, independent investigator • Some exceptions to time requirement were granted for additional clinical training and/or exceptional circumstances

  8. Review Criteria • The scientific problem to be addressed: The biomedical or behavioral significance/importance of the problem; the likelihood that, if successful, the project will have a truly significant impact on this problem. • Innovativeness of the research proposed: Evidence that the proposed approaches are significantly more innovative and creative than would normally be expected, especially for a new investigator, and evidence that the investigator has considered and addressed the potential risks and challenges. • Investigator qualifications: Evidence of the investigator’s creativity and potential for innovation, and the commitment of the investigator to devote 30% or more of his/her research effort on the New Innovator Award project.

  9. Response • Applications accepted April 25-May 22 • Almost than 2200 applications received! • Applications will be reviewed electronically by 3 reviewers, broadly matched for expertise • Each reviewer reviewed 30-35 applications by three criteria and also indicate their top 4 applications • A group of IC Directors and program staff will develop a funding plan for ACD consideration

  10. Thanks! • Judith Greenberg • Faye Austin • Shan McCollough • OER Staff

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