Webinar for Biomedical Technology Optimization and Dissemination Center Program Applicants
Are you interested in submitting a grant application for the Biomedical Technology Optimization and Dissemination Center (BTOD) program (PAR-23-110)? If so, please join our informational webinar to learn more about the program and application components and to ask questions: Wednesday, September 27, 4:00-5:30 p.m. ET Zoom meeting registration link The BTOD program supports optimization of state-of-the-art, NIGMS mission-relevant, technologies and broad dissemination of the technologies to the biomedical research community. During the webinar, we’ll provide a detailed overview of the program and our applicat...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - September 7, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Funding Opportunities Meetings/Events Biomedical Technology Preparing an Application Webinars Source Type: blogs

Clinical and Translational Research Funding Opportunities and   Upcoming Webinar
I’m pleased to announce two funding opportunity notices that support clinical and translational research (CTR) in Institutional Development Award (IDeA) states: the IDeA Clinical & Translational Research Network (CTR-N) award (PAR-23-241), and the IDeA Clinical & Translational Research Development (CTR-D) award (PAR-23-257).  These programs support clinical and translational research at IDeA-eligible institutions through programs that develop research infrastructure and human resources, equip investigators and institutions to develop competitive clinical research programs, and strengthen collaborative re...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - August 31, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Funding Opportunities Meetings/Events Preparing an Application Research Capacity Building Webinars Source Type: blogs

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Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - August 30, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Job Announcements Source Type: blogs

Wanted: Division of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry Branch Chief
We’re seeking a highly qualified scientist to serve as a branch chief in our Division of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry (PPBC). This is a newly created position for the Division as it reorganizes into three branches. Applicants should have significant interest and experience in the scientific areas managed by the Division, which will continue to encompass all the existing research portfolios and will generally be arranged into branches covering physiology and clinical sciences, biochemistry and molecular pharmacology, and chemistry and chemical biology. For a listing of the current scientifi...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - August 30, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Job Announcements Source Type: blogs

Wanted: Tribal Health Research Strategy Coordinator
We’re recruiting an outstanding individual to serve as the NIGMS Tribal health research strategy coordinator. The incumbent will report to the deputy director and assume a broad sphere of responsibilities that include, among others: Serving as the expert on matters related to Tribal health research within the NIGMS mission, and as a resource for the Institute director, our associate director for extramural activities, and other senior leadership within NIGMS Serving as a senior-level NIGMS representative in collaborations and initiatives with the NIH Tribal Health Research Office, the Indian Health Service, Tribal...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - August 29, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Job Announcements Source Type: blogs

Webinar for NIH MOSAIC Program Applicants
Are you preparing a grant application for the NIH Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) K99/R00 or UE5 programs? If so, please join our webinar to learn more about the programs and application components and to ask questions: Tuesday, September 12, 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET Zoom meeting link Join by phone Meeting ID: 160 151 7840 Passcode: 249272 MOSAIC is an NIH-wide initiative to enhance faculty diversity in the biomedical research workforce. It has two components: a postdoctoral career transition award (K99/R00) and a cohort-based mentoring and career...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - August 28, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Funding Opportunities Meetings/Events Training/Fellowships/Career Development Biomedical Graduate Education Biomedical Research Enterprise MOSAIC Postdoctoral Webinars Source Type: blogs

Ming Lei Departs Division for Research Capacity Building
It’s with mixed emotions that I share that Ming Lei left our Division for Research Capacity Building (DRCB) earlier this month to become senior associate vice president for research and graduate education at West Virginia University (WVU) Health Sciences. Ming also joined the faculty in WVU’s School of Medicine as vice dean for research and a professor in the department of microbiology, immunology, and cell biology. Ming has been part of the NIH community since 2008, serving in key positions at the National Cancer Institute before joining NIGMS in 2018. During his tenure in DRCB, Ming led numerous initiatives to...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - August 24, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Director’s Messages NIGMS Staff News Source Type: blogs

Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence Phase 3 Funding Opportunity and Upcoming Webinar
We’re pleased to announce that the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Phase 3 notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) (PAR-23-216) has been reissued. The COBRE program supports the establishment and development of innovative biomedical and behavioral research centers at Institutional Development Award (IDeA)-eligible institutions. The goal of this NOFO is to solidify the research base built in Phases 1 and 2 through continued support of research and research infrastructure and to implement strategies to sustain research excellence beyond COBRE funding. Application due date: September 26, 2023 Earliest sta...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - July 20, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Funding Opportunities Meetings/Events Preparing an Application Research Capacity Building Webinars Source Type: blogs

Virtual Meeting for Bridges Programs Applicants
We’re pleased to announce a virtual “office hour” on August 16 for potential applicants for our Bridges to the Baccalaureate (B2B) and Bridges to the Doctorate (B2D) research training programs. B2B develops a diverse pool of research-oriented undergraduates who transition from associate to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions and complete a baccalaureate STEM degree, positioning them to pursue research-oriented biomedical higher degree programs or enter careers in the biomedical research workforce.Next application due date: September 25, 2023 B2D develops a diverse pool of well-trained biomedical...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - July 19, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Funding Opportunities Meetings/Events Training/Fellowships/Career Development Preparing an Application Source Type: blogs

Give Us Your Input on NIGMS ’ Reorganization
NIGMS supports basic research that increases our understanding of biological processes and lays the foundation for advances in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. NIGMS also supports research in specific clinical areas that affect multiple organ systems: anesthesiology and peri-operative pain; clinical pharmacology common to multiple drugs and treatments; and injury, critical illness, sepsis, and wound healing. We have five scientific divisions that support research, research training, and capacity building in a range of scientific fields. To better serve the research community and to assist in managing ou...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - July 13, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Director’s Messages News Research Administration Uncategorized Source Type: blogs

Funding Opportunity: Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH)
We’re pleased to share that the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) program (PAR-23-166) has been reissued. NARCH supports federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health programs, and Tribal organizations. The program funds health-related research, research career enhancement, and research infrastructure-enhancement activities. This NOFO is led by NIGMS with additional participating NIH institutes, centers, and offices. A NARCH award is for up to 5 years with an annual budget of up to $1.3 million...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - July 6, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Funding Opportunities Research Capacity Building Source Type: blogs

Funding Opportunity and Upcoming Webinar: Interactive Digital Media Biomedical Science Resources for Pre-College Students and Teachers
We’re pleased to announce the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for our interactive digital media (IDM) program (PAR-23-213). This NOFO supports eligible small business concerns to develop IDM biomedical science resources for pre-college students and teachers. The products should engage users with interactive learning experiences, thus enhancing interest in learning more about biomedical research and in developing problem-solving skills. The first application receipt date is September 5, 2023. We strongly encourage all interested in applying to attend our upcoming webinar: August 2, 2023, 3:00-4:30 p.m....
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - July 5, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Funding Opportunities Meetings/Events Preparing an Application SEPA Webinars Source Type: blogs

Webinar for the Maximizing Investigators ’ Research Award (MIRA) Program for Early Stage Investigators
I’m pleased to announce that the Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) notice of funding opportunity for early stage investigators (ESIs) (PAR-23-145) has been reissued. MIRA funding provides support for an area of research in an ESI’s laboratory that falls within the NIGMS mission. The next application due date is October 3, 2023. We’re hosting a webinar to discuss the key features of the ESI MIRA program and to answer your questions: Wednesday, July 26, 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET Zoom meeting link Join by phone Meeting ID: 160 696 7912 Passcode: 796551 Participants requiring sign language int...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - June 7, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Funding Opportunities Meetings/Events Early Stage Investigator MIRA Webinars Source Type: blogs

Webinar on the NIGMS Sandbox: A Cloud-Based Learning Platform   
Cloud computing provides access to the exponentially growing volume of biomedical research data, data analytic tools, and data storage capacity. If you’re interested in learning cutting-edge biomedical research methods and/or carrying out your own research on the cloud, we welcome you to an upcoming webinar aimed to help you start or enrich your cloud-computing journey:  Friday, June 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m. ET Zoom meeting link In this webinar, you’ll learn about the NIGMS Sandbox, a cloud-based learning platform that contains 12 modules developed by NIGMS-supported investigators and Google Cloud engine...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - June 1, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Meetings/Events Research Resources Webinars Source Type: blogs

Webinar for NIH Research Enhancement Award (R15) Programs
Are you or other principal investigators at your institution preparing a grant application for the NIH Research Enhancement Award (R15)? If so, please join our upcoming webinar, “The NIH Research Enhancement Award (R15) .  .  . What You Need to Know!” to learn about the various NIH R15 programs, which one NIGMS participates in, and application components. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions: Thursday, June 15, 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET Zoom registration link Event webpage This webinar will explore how R15 programs can unlock the potential for educational institutions to conduct meritorious resea...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - May 17, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Funding Opportunities Meetings/Events AREA Webinars Source Type: blogs