Rock Talk
New Changes for the AREA Program
Posted on December 23, 2011 by Sally Rockey
Last month I told you about our small business programs, and it got me thinking that many people might not be aware of the many NIH programs that exist beyond the scope of the R01. One such program is the Academic Research Enhancement Award. Continue reading →
IOM Study on Chimpanzees in Biomedical and Behavioral Research
Posted on December 16, 2011 by Sally Rockey
Last December (2010), we commissioned a study by the Institute of Medicine to assess whether chimpanzees are or will be necessary for biomedical and behavioral research. This week, the IOM issued its findings in its report “Chimpanzees in Biomedical and Behavioral Research: Assessing the Necessity.” Continue reading →
Spend Down Those Recovery Act Funds
Posted on December 16, 2011 by Sally Rockey
You probably saw the Guide Notice that we sent out earlier this week about accelerating American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects that may run beyond September 30, 2013. Continue reading →
Implementing the New Animal Guide
Posted on December 8, 2011 by Sally Rockey
I wanted to let our community know that last week our Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare announced that NIH will adopt the 8th edition of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Continue reading →
Top Stories
The Dangers in Delay
One of the most fundamental steps you can take to ensure consideration of your application is to make certain we receive it successfully. Continue reading →
New! Electronic Submission of Administrative Supplements
Beginning February 2012, you will have the option of submitting administrative supplement requests electronically. Continue reading →
New Resources
FCOI Webinar Is Now Available
Missed the financial conflict of interest webinar? It’s now available for on-demand viewing. Continue reading →
New Podcast on eRA Commons Delegations
Assigning delegates in eRA Commons is now even easier. Continue reading →
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Calendar
January 16, 2012 (Federal Holiday): NIH Closed
NIH (including help desks) will be closed Monday, January 16, 2012. Continue reading →