Category Archives: National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health

08/4/13

Write Winning NIH Grant Proposals

“Write Winning NIH Grant Proposals”
A Workshop by David Morrison, Ph.D.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Dow Auditorium, Towsley Center

Co-sponsored by the UMMS Office of Research and the MICHR Education and Mentoring Group, this widely acclaimed seminar addresses practical and conceptual aspects of the proposal writing process (with emphasis on NIH applications). The presenter, David Morrison, Ph.D., is one of the most sought after presenters of workshops on writing NIH grant proposals. Participants will learn to prepare a competitive grant proposal by:

  • incorporating knowledge of the peer review process in a persuasive research description
  • formulating a focused research plan that incorporates well-formulated hypotheses, rationales, specific objectives, and long-range research goals
  • developing and justifying a budget for the proposed research activities
  • using existing resources at the University of Michigan in research proposal development
  • avoiding many common grant writing mistakes.

This workshop is open to everyone interested in developing their NIH grant writing skills.  CME credit is available.

Registration Deadline: October 11, 2013
Since course materials must be pre-ordered, we are unable to accept late / walk-in registrations.

Fee:  $125 for UM Participants (payable by shortcode or credit card)
$150 for Non-UM Participants

All those registered as of October 12, 2013 will receive The Grant Application Writer’s Workbook – National Institutes of Health Version (a $75.00 value) as well as other course materials.

Register and view complete information (including the agenda) at:
http://writewinningnihgrants2013.eventbrite.com

Follow this event on Twitter with hashtag #MICHRWWG13. Tweet your questions to us before or during the event.

08/14/12

Free Webinars

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is offering several free Webinars:

Monday, August 20, 2012

*2:10-3:00pm – NSF Science of Broadening Participation: This session will provide details and strategies for developing proposals using cognitive, social and economic approaches and strengthening U.S. STEM capabilities.

*3:15-4:10pm – NIH Support for Non-Research Intensive Institutions: Supporting small scale faculty projects involving undergraduate and graduate students.

*4:15-5:10pm – NEA: Research Grants and Interdisciplinary Work: This session will involve health and economics, and include an update on NEA-led Arts and Human Development Task Force.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

*1:00-1:50pm – NSF Discovery Research K-12: This session will provide a program update and give details on framing competitive proposals to solve STEM education challenges.

*2:00-2:50pm – HRSA’s Grants Technical Outreach Program: Writing a strong proposal, understand the review process and overview of the new resource.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

*10:00-11:00am – NSF Undergraduate Education Funding: Provide advice for members preparing proposals for any of the division’s three dozen competitions.

**Each webinar will take place in the ORSP conference room, 530 French Hall

10/12/10

First UM-Flint Student Presents at SACNAS

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From the desk of Mel Serow, University Relations

University of Michigan-Flint senior Cameron Waites recently returned from one of the largest scientific conferences for undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S. The 2010 SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science) National Conference was held in Anaheim, California.

Waites is the first UM-Flint student to ever present a poster at the conference, and this year, was the only representative from any University of Michigan campus. His presentation was based on research he did while at the NIH (National Institutes of Health) this past summer.

“While a scholar in the National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program, I worked in the lab of Helene Rosenberg, M.D., PhD. My research project was titled Developing a qPCR assay for Influenza A/FM/1/47-MA: Cloning of the Mouse-Adapted Influenza M1 Gene,” said Waites. “During this project, I learned many molecular and microbiology techniques, and completed the basis for future work in the lab that will allow us to assess the amount of influenza virus in various tissues.”

For Waites, participating in the conference was critical in making the most of his undergraduate education, and remaining an active participant in research will assist him to reach his future goals of becoming a physician-scientist.

While having the opportunity to participate in various programs, including the recent conference, Waites has developed additional knowledge and skills in the area of cultural competency.

“As I reflect on my cultural competency interests at UM-Flint, and the internship experience as a Michigan in Washington Program participant in Washington D.C., I recognize the need for increased participation and representation of Persons of Color in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, and being able to gain further experience through personal relationships, networks, and conversations at SACNAS has further enriched my understanding of these issues.”

This isn’t the only time Cameron has represented UM-Flint as a first. In 2009, he was also the first UM-Flint to present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). Way to go, Cameron!

08/31/10

NIH Provides Tips to Avoid Application Errors

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has provided new information to help applicants avoid common errors in the preparation of SF424 research and related activities forms. As the agency states, the new resources supplement the information already available to applicants. “When preparing an application, applicants MUST follow the instructions” in the relevant funding opportunity announcement and NIH application guide. The documents provide field-by-field tips on entering information, especially in fields that are required by NIH but are not required on federal-wide forms.

08/17/10

Free External Funding Webinars: Grants Resource Center

On August 23, 24, and 25, the Office of Research will host a series of webinars with live feeds from the Grants Resource Center’s External Funding Conference in Washington, D.C.  There will be several sessions each day, listed below.  Please give us a call to let us know you’d like to attend –   810-762-3147 or [email protected].  These sessions are FREE of charge!

The sessions included:

Monday, August 23rd
9:15  am  –  10:15 am     Education Policy Overview
10:30 am  –  11:45 am    Science Policy and Funding
2:30 pm  –  3:30 pm       NSF Faculty Rotator Perspective
3:45 pm  –  4:45 pm       NIH Peer Review and Application Process

Tuesday, August 24th
8:15 am  –  9:15 am        Support for Nursing Programs
9:30 am – 10:30 am        Workforce Development Initiative
10:45 am  –  11:45 am    NIH  and NSF Social and Behavioral Sciences
1:30 pm  –  2:30 pm       Department of Energy – Office of Science:  Past and Future
2:45 pm  –  3:45 pm       National Endowment for the Arts:  Grants and Goals

Wednesday, August 25th
8:00 am  –  9:00 am        What’s New with the Department of Education’s TRIO:  member led Q & A

01/12/10

New NIH AREA Program Announcement Released

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has published new guidelines for the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) program. AREA awards support small-scale health-related research projects proposed by faculty members otherwise unlikely to participate extensively in NIH programs. The AREA program is a research grant program, not a training grant or fellowship program. However, the active involvement of undergraduate (preferred) and graduate students in the proposed research is highly encouraged, and reviewers will consider whether a project will expose students to meritorious research. Applications are due by February 25, June 25, and October 25 annually.

The new guidelines include several changes:

  • The maximum award has increased to $300,000 in total direct costs over three years.
  • The eligibility threshold has increased to campuses that have received no more than $6 million per year (in both direct and F&A/indirect costs) in each of four or more of the last seven years.
  • The Research Strategy section may not exceed 12 pages, including tables, graphs, figures, diagrams, and charts.
  • Applicants requesting more than $250,000 in annual direct costs must complete and submit budget requests using the Research & Related Budget component

Applicants are strongly advised to review the AREA program website and direct questions to one of the AREA program representatives listed. NIH applications undergo two steps of review: peer review and institute/center (IC) review. While peer reviewers evaluate an application, the IC funds it, so early program officer contact is an important factor in application development, especially where a new program announcement is concerned.

12/1/09

Federal Outreach Materials Available

The University of Missouri hosted a national webinar on federal FY 10 research priorities and budgets on November 10, 2009. The PowerPoint presentations delivered by the U.S. Department of Education, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and Office of Naval Research have been posted and are available for download. Agency presenters gave details on FY 10 budget requests, updates on FY 09 expenditures (including American Recovery and Reinvestment Act awards), and award processes and recipient reporting.

10/21/08

Resubmitting a Rejected NIH Proposal

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced last week that scientists applying for grants will get only one chance to resubmit a rejected proposal. The current policy, which allows two revisions, bogged down the review process and forced investigators to wait in line for funding, NIH says. Giving applicants just one more try should fund the best science sooner.  The change is in response to an advisory panel that identified problems in peer review earlier this year.

08/4/08

Over 1,000 Supplements Available to Increase NIH Research Diversity

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plan to award more than 1,000 administrative supplements for the addition of individuals from underrepresented groups to current NIH biomedical and behavioral research awards. Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-190.html) applications may be submitted at any time.