Does the DMS Policy Apply To Training Activities, Including Training Programs And Fellowship Programs?
No. The Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy does not apply to awards for Training Programs (e.g., Ts, D43) and Fellowship Programs (Fs); however, Research Career Programs (Ks) are subject to the DMS Policy. While Training and Fellowship Programs are not subject to the DMS Policy, NIH encourages trainees and fellows to consider integrating data management and sharing practices into their activities if appropriate. Please see a complete list of NIH activity codes subject to the DMS Policy. For other activity codes subject to the DMS Policy that also include a training or infrastructure development component, applicants...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - January 10, 2023 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: You Ask, We Answer Data sharing fellowship Training Source Type: funding

Your Questions on Human Subjects Research, Answered
If you’re conducting research with human subjects, you might have questions about HHS regulations and NIH policies and how you can prepare proposals and inclusion plans. HHS and NIH experts address many of these questions, along with resources, guidance, and case studies in a 2-part webinar series focused on Human Subjects Research Policies, Clinical Trials, and Inclusion (Day 1 and Day 2). Feel free to break out the popcorn and binge the whole video or check out these sections for the information you need: How Do I Know If A Research Study Is Human Subjects Research? What to Know About FWAs and IRBs to Get Your Grant M...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - January 10, 2023 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: New Resources Clinical Trials human subjects Inclusion NIH grants conference Source Type: funding

February 20 (Monday), 2023: NIH Closed for the Federal Holiday
NIH (including help desks) will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 for the federal holiday (Washington’s Birthday). If a grant application due date falls on a federal holiday, the application deadline is automatically extended to the next business day. (Source: NIH Extramural Nexus)
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - January 9, 2023 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: Calendar holiday Source Type: funding

January 16 (Monday), 2023: NIH Closed for the Federal Holiday
NIH (including help desks) will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023 for the federal holiday (Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.). If a grant application due date falls on a federal holiday, the application deadline is automatically extended to the next business day. (Source: NIH Extramural Nexus)
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - January 6, 2023 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: Calendar holiday Source Type: funding

New Overview Video for Status Screens for SOs and PIs
The updated Status Screen Overview (SO & PD/PI) video demonstrates the differences between the status screens used by the Signing Official (SO) and the status screens used by the Principal Investigator (PI), along with its capabilities. The video reflects SO status screens updated in October 2022 to the new visual appearance being adopted by other eRA modules (See eRA news). This video and the recently released Signing Official: Finding Information (SO Only) tutorial can be found on the eRA Videos page. (Source: NIH Extramural Nexus)
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - January 6, 2023 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: New Resources eRA Commons Source Type: funding

3 Ways to Prepare for the 2023 NIH Grants Conference
The NIH Grants Conference is just around the corner (February 1-2), but there’s plenty to do on the conference site now! This event is absolutely free, so register today. Once registered, visit the site and use our nifty tool to build your own personalized agenda, get a jump on viewing on-demand resources ahead of the conference, or explore the Exhibit Hall and make a plan to engage with staff from the NIH Institutes and programs during the conference. Don’t forget to save each of the dates on your calendar now: February 1 and February 2. Here are three ways to prepare now to make the most of the conference and start t...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - January 5, 2023 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: Calendar Top Stories NIH grants conference Source Type: funding

2022: A Year in Review
This past year, 2022, has been an eventful one. Our policies and programs supporting the future biomedical workforce led to a record number of newly funded early-stage investigators and to many fellows and trainees receiving childcare cost reimbursements. Our focus on integrity and transparency and objectivity in NIH-supported research continued, bolstered by White House guidance on research security and researcher responsibilities. We now require stronger recipient notifications, safety plans for NIH-supported conferences, and behavioral codes of conduct as part of ending the culture of harassment in biomedical science. L...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - January 4, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Mike Lauer Tags: blog Open Mike Funding data grants conference Source Type: funding

Behavioral Codes of Conduct for NIH Award Recipients
We are pleased to announce that the NIH Grants Policy Statement (GPS) was recently updated, replacing the December 2021 version as standard terms and conditions of award. The updated GPS applies to all awards issued on or after October 1, 2022. Consistent with longstanding federal regulations (45 CFR 75.303), institutions receiving NIH support will now be required to have internal controls to assure compliance with terms and conditions of award. These internal controls include behavioral codes of conduct to assure safe and healthful working conditions for their employees and foster work environments conducive to high-quali...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - December 29, 2022 Category: Research Authors: Mike Lauer Tags: blog Open Mike anti-harassment Compliance GPS Source Type: funding

NIH All About Grants Podcast – Application Preparation Timelines
Kasima Garst, Systems Policy Analyst, NIH OER Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration Avery Tucker, Grants Policy Officer, NIH OER Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration This NIH All About Grants podcast episode walks through the timelines you should keep in mind when preparing an NIH grant application (MP3 / Transcript). Avery Tucker and Kasima Garst from the Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration within the NIH’s Office of Extramural Research join us for this conversation. We will touch on the funding cycle calendar, understanding the dates in funding opportunity announ...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - December 20, 2022 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: New Resources application submission applications podcast submission date Source Type: funding

Support Product Development and Entrepreneurial Training – Apply To Be a Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub
Matt McMahon, Director, NIH Small business Education and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) We are excited to announce the release of a new funding opportunity aimed at strengthening the NIH Proof of Concept Network, an academic innovation ecosystem converting scientific discoveries into biomedical products at over 79 research institutions across 19 states. The funding will be used to stand up five new hubs that will increase research and development impact as well as stimulate regional innovation partnerships. In less than 10 years, with only $74 million in NIH funding, the NIH Proof of Concept Network has led to the form...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - December 14, 2022 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: blog Open Mike funding opportunities small business Source Type: funding

Data on Researchers ’ Self-Reported Disability Status
Ensuring a strong and diverse workforce is a top priority for NIH. To this end, we regularly assess the sex/gender, race, and ethnicity of NIH-supported researchers to better understand the composition of our workforce and participation in our programs. Investigators may self-report their disability status along with these other demographic characteristics on their eRA personal profile. This allows us to learn more about researchers with disabilities in the NIH-supported scientific workforce. Not only is this of interest to NIH, but many in the community have also asked us about this as well. This post presents some of the...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - December 13, 2022 Category: Research Authors: Mike Lauer Tags: blog Open Mike Funding data scientific workforce diversity Source Type: funding

OMB Expiration Dates on Application Forms To Be Updated Soon
Grants.gov and NIH are working hard to complete preparations for our transition to FORMS-H application packages. Although we’ll be all set well before our January 25, 2023 due dates, you may see some forms in FORMS-H application packages that still show old expiration dates. For example, the Research & Related or R&R forms managed by Grants.gov may still reflect a 12/31/2022 date although they were recently re-approved by the Office of Management and Budget for continued use. Also, the Public Health Services (PHS) application forms NIH updated to support the data sharing policy changes may still reflect the 09/30...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - December 13, 2022 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: Top Stories application forms FORMS-H Source Type: funding

Check for Fit, Before You Submit!
It takes quite a bit of time to prepare and submit a grant application. Imagine spending that time only to find out later that you submitted to the wrong opportunity. Funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) contain a lot of information. Most applicants are very good at reading the FOA description to ensure a good topic fit, but let’s look at a few less obvious items that are often overlooked. Does your application fit within the mission of one of the participating institutes or centers? If we can’t make an assignment, your application will be withdrawn. Does your Type of Application (New, Resubmission, Revision, Rene...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - December 9, 2022 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: Tips Before You Submit application submission Source Type: funding

Free Crash Course in NIH Funding: 2023 NIH Grants Conference on Feb. 1-2
Are you new to NIH grants and looking to better understand the processes and policies behind NIH funding? Or are you experienced and want to brush up on the latest policies and information? Consider this your personal invitation to the 2023 NIH Grants Conference, a free and virtual event on February 1-2, 2023. During this 2-day live event, NIH and HHS experts will share policies, resources, guidance, and case studies in informative and engaging sessions. Save the dates and add the February 1 and February 2 events to your calendar for easy access. Here are some highlights of what you can expect from the conference: LearnÂ...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - December 8, 2022 Category: Research Authors: NIH Staff Tags: Top Stories Grants policy NIH grants conference Source Type: funding

Update on Simplifying Review Criteria: A Request for Information
Discussions are underway to incorporate consideration of a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) and rigorous review of clinical trials RPGs (~10% of RPGs are clinical trials) within the proposed framework. Simplified Review Criteria NIH proposes to reorganize the five review criteria into three factors, with Factors 1 and 2 receiving a numerical score. Reviewers will be instructed to consider all three factors (Factors 1, 2 and 3) in arriving at their Overall Impact Score (scored 1-9), reflecting the overall scientific and technical merit of the application. Factor 1: Importance of the Research (Significance, In...
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus - December 8, 2022 Category: Research Authors: Mike Lauer Tags: blog Open Mike Center for Scientific Review CSR Peer review Request For Information (RFI) Source Type: funding